Lionel Messi posts an emotional message to the Argentina squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain. The Argentine captain shares a group photograph of the full team on Instagram and reflects on the period leading up to the match, saying the most meaningful part has not been trophies alone but the shared day-to-day work, competing together, and recovering in difficult moments. Messi also expresses gratitude to teammates, the coaching staff, and personnel behind the scenes who help keep the team united. He frames the team’s efforts in recent years as something already deserving of remembrance, stating that “whatever happens tomorrow,” the group has written a story that will not be forgotten and cannot be erased. Messi’s message ends with a call to Argentina, urging support ahead of Sunday’s final, with the defending champions set to take on Spain.