The game is already over - Lionel Messi makes confident claim ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Lionel Messi will feature in his third FIFA World Cup final.

The stage for the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set. Defending champions Argentina will face Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19. La Roja have reached the final of the global competition for only the second time, while La Albiceleste are playing in the summit clash for the seventh time.

Argentina have been one of the most successful sides in the tournament’s history, while Spain’s only title came in 2010. However. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has the golden opportunity to become the first captain in the tournament’s history to win two consecutive titles.

Lionel Messi has scored eight goals and has provided four assists in six matches in the summer competition, emerging as one of the most prolific attackers in the tournament even at the age of 39.

Messi has also played the most games in the tournament and netted the most goals. Ahead of the summit clash, the Argentine playmaker was asked to talk about his career.

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Lionel Messi makes confident claim ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain

Lionel Messi has given a glimpse of his confidence ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. Ahead of the summit clash, the 39-year-old was told that his football career has been like a video game and was later asked whether there is any otherworldly status he still strives to achieve in the sport.

In a reply, the former Barcelona attacker claimed that he had completed the game. Lionel Messi affirmed that he has achieved everything possible in international and club football.

“I already completed the game at the last World Cup. The game is already over.” 

The 39-year-old claimed he completed the game during the last FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar. After suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup to Germany, Lionel Messi guided the Argentine side to their third title in the tournament’s history in 2022.

Lionel Messi is the most decorated football player. The Argentine attacker has won 47 official team trophies with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami, as well as his national team, La Albiceleste.

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