There is no need to remind how much Lionel Messi influences the… (месси · сборная · матч)
There is no need to remind how much Lionel Messi influences the results of Argentina's national team matches. Currently, Messi depends on this national team just as much as the national team does on him.
Consensus
- The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place today.
- Argentina is participating in the final as defending champions.
- Lionel Messi is playing in his third World Cup final and may be playing his last match for Argentina.
- Messi has contributed with at least one goal or assist in each of Argentina's seven matches during this tournament.
Points of divergence
- Messi stated after the semifinal against Croatia that this is his last World Cup, but later in spring 2025 he said he was reconsidering and that the upcoming year would be crucial for his decision. — meduza
- Messi's team, Inter Miami, won their first MLS title in history during the same season, with Messi being both top scorer and named MVP of the league — a feat achieved by no other player twice in a row. — meduza
- The article mentions various ancillary events related to the tournament such as political interference, viral memes, and tragedies involving footballers, but does not provide specific details about these incidents. — tg_sotavisionmedia
Coverage (2 sources)
- This World Cup has finally shown: Messi is a great player (if not the greatest). Regardless of who wins the final — Meduza
- World Cup Final Today – Main Sporting Event of the Quadrennium. For the Title of Strongest Team... — SOTAvision