Argentina is marking Lionel Messi’s World Cup success with two large public artworks: a major statue in Patagonia and a mural near Buenos Aires. Multiple outlets report that the government has unveiled a 26-metre-tall Messi statue in Patagonia, depicting him holding the World Cup trophy. The Times of India adds details that the statue is made from roughly 70 tonnes of steel. Alongside the statue, a mural in Buenos Aires is drawing attention for its scale and personalization. According to the reports, the fan-made artwork includes the names of more than 1,300 people, and it is presented as a tribute to Messi and the sense of national pride and unity associated with Argentina’s World Cup run. Euronews and Yahoo Sports also describe the mural as part of the country’s broader public celebration of Messi’s status as a unifying figure for many Argentines. The outlets note that Messi has commented positively on the mural, though they do not provide further specifics beyond the general praise. Overall, the articles frame both works as visible markers of Messi’s continuing cultural impact during the World Cup period.