Messi says goodbye to Kansas City as Argentina departs for semifinals in Atlanta

Lionel Messi and Argentina have departed Kansas City for Atlanta, where they will face England in a 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Messi, 39, has scored 8 goals in the tournament, including a hat trick against Algeria on June 16, and provided an assist in Argentina's 3-1 quarterfinal win over Switzerland on Saturday. The semifinal winner advances to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, while the loser plays in a third-place match in Miami on Saturday.