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Lionel Messi Argentina 2026 World Cup Switzerland

Scaloni opens up on Messi and Martinez retirement rumours

Lionel Scaloni has addressed speculation surrounding his own future and potential international retirements within the Argentina squad following a heartbreaking World Cup final defeat to Spain. The manager also dismissed conspiracy theories regarding team unity, whilst Lionel Messi skipped public celebrations in Buenos Aires to reflect privately back home.

Argentina v Egypt: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

A Painting Immortalises the Marmoush Moment.. Argentina Star Celebrates the Photo That Denied Egypt the Miracle

A picture Egypt will never forget, and one Paredes hangs in his home.

Where Messi went instead of Argentina's homecoming celebrations

Lionel Messi decided against travelling to Buenos Aires with the Argentina squad following their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The forward bypassed the traditional homecoming celebrations, opting instead for a private journey back to his hometown of Rosario to quietly process the immense emotional toll of the tournament.

Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

Baena becomes first player EVER to achieve incredible feat

Spain's 2026 World Cup win has seen Villarreal winger Alex Baena secure a place in the history books that even the greatest players of all time cannot match. While the headlines at MetLife Stadium focused on the passing of the torch from Lionel Messi to Lamine Yamal, Baena quietly completed a feat never before seen in the men's game.