2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain. If Argentina wins, Messi could become the first captain since Pelé's Brazil in 1962 to lead his country to back-to-back World Cup titles. Before the final, Messi told fans:
"We will give it our all."
Erling Haaland's performances at the World Cup have made him so popular that hundreds of parents in Peru have reportedly named their newborns after him.
Lionel Messi continues to lead Argentina deep into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans debating whether another title would make him untouchable as the greatest footballer ever