Lionel Messi had a message for the Argentinian supporters before they watch him compete in his third World Cup final.
Argentina is one win away from becoming the first team in 64 years to win back-to-back World Cups, with Messi on the verge of solidifying his status as the GOAT of the sport.
The night before the 2026 World Cup Final against Spain, Messi reminded his Argentinian fans what is most important.
Lionel Messi highlights valuing the journey over the result
Messi has won everything possible in the world of football and has been playing without the pressure of years past. As a result, his letter to Argentine fans before the Final highlights the value of the journey instead of the pure result.
“The most beautiful part of all these years was never just the titles; it was the entire journey. Sharing every day with this group, competing together, getting back up in difficult moments, and enjoying every step along the way.”
“Thank you to every one of my teammates, the coaching staff, and everyone who works every single day to keep this National Team a family. Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a chapter of history that we will never forget and that no one will ever erase. LET’S GO, ARGENTINA!”
Lionel Messi’s journey has been incredible with Argentina
Messi debuted for Argentina 21 years ago and has been the country’s leader since at least the 2010 World Cup.
In that time, he became the face of an Argentina squad that came up short at multiple World Cups and Copa America, even prompting Messi to announce international retirement in the summer of 2016.
But his decision to return and keep playing has led to two Copa America titles in the last decade and potentially a second World Cup win.
It’ll cement this generation of Argentina’s players as all-time greats and Messi as arguably the greatest, with 71 senior goals for the national team as their all-time leading scorer.
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