The FIFA international window brought Lionel Messi back together with his Argentina national team teammates, perhaps for what could be his last first day in the country as a player for the national side.
The Argentina captain arrived at the Albiceleste training camp carrying many memories, sipping mate, and while he awaits turning 39 years old during the FIFA World Cup 2026. But first, there are international friendlies to be played – matches that replace the never-held Finalissima against Spain.
Messi’s message that excites all the fans
Everything Messi does is always news, which is why all eyes were on his arrival at the Ezeiza training complex. There, he surprised everyone with a series of photos he posted on his Instagram account along with a very special message.
“La ilusión intacta, otra vez juntos” (“The excitement intact, together again”), he captioned a series of images from his arrival. A message that can serve to motivate his teammates ahead of the huge challenge they face in the World Cup 2026.
It is clear that with Lionel Messi, Argentina is one of the World Cup favorites to win it all. But first, they will face Mauritania and Zambia during this FIFA window, matches that could mark his last games on Argentine soil wearing the national team jersey.
Once the next international break arrives, Argentina will continue their World Cup preparation on U.S. soil, where they will aim to win back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles.
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