Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has shared an emotional message from captain Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, describing the football icon’s words as a source of pride for the entire team.
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with the defending champions aiming to retain the trophy they won in Qatar four years ago.
Messi’s Message to Argentina Squad
Speaking before the highly anticipated final, Scaloni revealed that Messi reflected on the team’s journey and achievements.
According to the Argentina coach, Messi told him:
“We’re pure history.”
Scaloni responded by praising the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, insisting that Messi himself is the true legend of the game.
“But the one who is truly history is him, a legend. Hearing him say that fills me with pride.”
The Argentina manager added that it was a special moment to hear such words from a player widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
“To have the greatest footballer the world has ever seen think that about this group is something truly wonderful.”
Argentina Chasing Back-to-Back World Cup Titles
Argentina enter Sunday’s final as the defending world champions after lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar 2022.
Scaloni and Messi have enjoyed one of the most successful periods in Argentina’s football history, winning multiple major international titles together, including the World Cup.
Victory over Spain would see Argentina secure consecutive World Cup titles and further cement the legacy of Messi’s golden generation.
Spain Aim to End Argentina’s Reign
Standing in Argentina’s way is a confident Spanish side looking to claim football’s biggest prize.
The final is expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide, with fans eager to see whether Messi can end his World Cup career with another title or if Spain will emerge as the new world champions.
With emotions running high and history on the line, Sunday’s clash promises to be one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
