Sport · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Messi takes his bow: Argentina without their legend for 2026
After 21 years in blue and white, Lionel Messi retires from international football and will not participate in the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
Lionel Messi has officially ended his career with the Argentine national team after 207 caps and 125 goals. The legendary 39-year-old striker brings an end to two decades wearing the albiceleste shirt, marked by a 2022 World Cup victory and two Copa América titles. Argentina will have to plan its 2026 campaign without its greatest player, while he continues his career at Inter Miami.