Scaloni uncertain about Messi's future ahead of World Cup final against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 7:09 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni expressed uncertainty regarding Lionel Messi's international future before the World Cup final against Spain on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New York. Messi, 39, is set to earn his 207th cap, leading Argentina as they aim for back-to-back titles. Scaloni praised Messi's capacity to surprise and acknowledged his legendary status in football. While Argentina has performed strongly, winning all seven matches at the tournament, Scaloni emphasized the need to be at their best to overcome Spain, who are unbeaten in 37 games.
- •Lionel Messi plays in his sixth World Cup final at age 39.
- •Argentina aims for a second consecutive World Cup title.
- •Scaloni highlights the importance of performing well against Spain.
- •Spain comes into the match unbeaten in 37 games.
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina boss unsure about Lionel Messi’s future ahead of World Cup final: ‘He doesn’t stop surprising us’
"Messi is hoping to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup crowns
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- FIFA World Cup•Jul 18, 2026, 10:08 PMWhat does England get if it wins 3rd place in the World Cup?
- Soccer•Jul 18, 2026, 10:08 PM🤯 Never before! France have already made unwanted history
Soccer•Jul 18, 2026, 9:42 PMFifa to review 'unpopular' hydration breaks - Wenger- EPL•Jul 18, 2026, 9:30 PMWSL: Estelle Cascarino returns to West Ham and what it means for their 2026/27 season plans
- Soccer•Jul 18, 2026, 9:30 PM👀 What's up with France? Tuchel & England on the mend
MLS•Jul 18, 2026, 9:17 PMRice fires England into early lead against France
