Argentina arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying the tag of reigning world champions. Four years ago in Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lifted football's most coveted trophy and cemented his legacy. Now, La Albiceleste are chasing another piece of history, becoming the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup.
Argentina arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying the tag of reigning world champions. Four years ago in Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lifted football's most coveted trophy and cemented his legacy. Now, La Albiceleste are chasing another piece of history, becoming the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup.
Farewell for Messi?
At 38, Lionel Messi is set to feature in a record sixth FIFA World Cup. While the Inter Miami superstar has not officially confirmed this will be his final World Cup, many fans see the tournament as the closing chapter of an extraordinary international career.
Messi remains the heartbeat of Argentina's attack, but unlike in 2022, he no longer carries the entire burden. The squad around him is deeper, younger and more experienced.
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