Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

The spotlight will be firmly on Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who is expected to play the final World Cup match of his career. The 39-year-old will become only the second player…

Lionel Messi has carried Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final with 12 goal involvements.

Ahead of the final, Lionel Messi posted a group photo of the Argentine national team, with the players and management staff. | Football News

This year, we seem to be enjoying a ‘short king summer’ of which Lionel Messi is just one face – or, rather, body.

From a frail boy in Rosario fighting a growth disorder to the man who conquered football's greatest stage, Lionel Messi's story is one of genius, heartbreak, redemption and…

After pressure from the public and even politicians, Lionel Messi reversed his international retirement decision two months later. | Football News

Lionel Messi faces a chance to cement his legacy in the World Cup final. He previously retired from international football after a painful loss at MetLife Stadium. Messi had…

Sunday’s final could well be Messi’s last in an Argentina jersey.

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina into Sunday's World Cup final against Spain and with just hours until kick-off, the Inter Miami superstar has dropped a hint regarding his future

Hours before Argentina meets Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt Instagram message about his teammates and the journey.

Lionel Messi becomes the second oldest player in history to play a World Cup final as Argentina face Spain, chasing back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles.

Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final, with Lionel Messi unable to lead his team to a successful title defence after Ferran Torres' goal at MetLife Stadium

Lionel Messi was seen in tears as he collected his runners-up medal. The heartbreaking moment went viral on social media.

Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

The Argentina captain - who spent most of his career playing in Barcelona - was ineffectual in the New Jersey showdown as his team failed to find the net in 120 minutes.

Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday brought star forward Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back trophies crashing down to earth.

Argentina's defeat brought the curtain down on one of the greatest World Cup careers the sport has ever witnessed. | Football News

Lionel Messi's dream of another World Cup title ended in tears as Argentina lost the final to Spain. Read about Messi's final World Cup match.

Lionel Messi has collected one World Cup trophy and a pair of runners-up medals across his six tournament appearances.

As the champion wept on the pitch after the World Cup final defeat, Argentina may well have wondered with trepidation what life will look like in the post-Messi era.