In twilight of Messi’s career, Americans are gifted one last chance to witness his international magic

Lionel Messi, Argentina's iconic footballer, participated in what is expected to be his final international tournament at the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States. With 13 World Cup goals to his name, Messi's appearance gave American fans a rare opportunity to witness his international legacy in person. Though his legacy was already cemented, the tournament served as a farewell stage for one of football's greatest players on North American soil.