Argentina has already written a story that no one can erase: Messi

Sports Desk
Lionel Messi said ahead of their World Cup final clash with Spain that Argentina have “already written a story that no one can erase.”

The defending champions secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England despite falling behind in the semi-finals, giving them a chance to keep the trophy for themselves.

The Albiceleste have won all seven of their matches in this tournament and have the chance to become the first team since Brazil in 2002 (who won seven of their seven matches) to achieve a 100% win record in a single tournament.

Messi has been a huge part of Argentina’s success at this year’s World Cup. He is set to become only the second player in World Cup history to play in three finals (2014, 2022 and 2026) after Brazil’s Cafu (1994, 1998, 2002).

Ahead of the final, Messi posted a photo of the Argentina squad, praising their progress over the past five weeks.

In the post, he said, “The most beautiful thing in all these years has never been just the title, but the whole journey has been beautiful.”

‘Sharing everyday moments with this team, fighting together, bouncing back from difficult times and enjoying every step.’

“Thank you to each of my teammates, the coaching staff, and everyone who works every day to keep this national team as a family.”

“No matter what happens, this group has already written a story that we will never forget and that no one can erase.”

Messi, who may be playing his last match at the World Cup and for Argentina, still has a chance to win the Golden Boot and reclaim the record for the highest scorer in World Cup history, which Kylian Mbappe broke on Saturday.

The Argentina captain has scored 8 goals (with 4 assists) so far at the 2026 World Cup, while the French star has 10. Messi’s total goals at the World Cup now stands at 21, one less than Mbappe.