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.
Messi posts emotional tribute to Argentina ahead of World Cup final vs Spain
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 r...
- Lionel Messi posts an emotional tribute ahead of Argentina’s World Cup 2026 final vs Spain.
- He shares a team group photo and message on Instagram shortly before the match.
- Messi says the team’s most meaningful moments include shared day-to-day experiences and rebounding after difficult times, not just trophies.
- He thanks teammates, coaching staff, and support personnel for helping maintain unity.
- Messi tells the team that whatever the result, they have already written a lasting story and ends with “Come on Argentina.”
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has paid tribute to his team and their success over recent years in an emotional Instagram post ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain. "Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a story that we will never forget and that nobody can erase.
7 hours agoArgentina captain Lionel Messi has paid tribute to his team and their success over recent years in an emotional Instagram post, hours before the World Cup final against Spain. "Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a story that we will never forget and that nobody can erase.
10 hours agoLionel Messi shared an emotional message ahead of Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain, posting a group picture with the entire Argentina squad on Instagram. The Argentine captain reflected on the team's journey and said that the best part of the last few years was not just winning titles, but everything they experienced together.“The nicest thing about all these years was never just the titles, but all the way. Share the day to day with this group, compete together, get up in the difficult moments and enjoy every step,” Messi wrote.' "The most beautiful part of all these years was never just the trophies, but the entire journey. Sharing the day-to-day with this group, competing together, picking ourselves up in the toughest moments, and… pic.twitter.com/rqNGppMvIL— 433 (@433) July 19, 2026 The 39-year-old also thanked his teammates, coaching staff and everyone working behind the scenes to keep the national team united. Messi said the group had already created a story that would remain unforgettable, regardless of the result in the final.“Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a story that we will never forget and that no one can erase,” Messi added.Messi concluded his emotional post with a rallying cry for Argentina, writing, “COME ON ARGENTINA,” as the defending champions prepare to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
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