Lionel Messi may be entering his last World Cup game, but no one gets to ask him about it

Lionel Messi skipped the pre-match press conference ahead of Argentina's second consecutive World Cup final appearance, declining the typical captain's duty of addressing the media. His absence meant journalists had to ask other players and staff about him instead. The occasion marks what could potentially be Messi's final World Cup match, adding significant historical weight to the event.