Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer and Inter Miami star, announced his retirement from the Argentina National Team through a heartfelt social media post on August 31, 2026.
Record breaker
Messi has appeared in in six World Cups
Messi has appeared in 6th World Cup. He played in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 editions respectively.
He was a runner-up in 2014 and then won the 2022 edition. He once again ended as runner-up in 2026.
With 34 appearances, Messi is the highest capped player in the tournament's history.
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