Messi, Argentina Stars After 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi delivered one of the most impressive World Cup campaigns at age 39, scoring eight goals despite the final defeat. The 39-year-old finished behind Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot standings and now sits second on the all-time World Cup goal list with 21 goals across six tournaments.

After what may be his last World Cup appearance, all eyes turn to Messi's return to Inter Miami, the defending MLS Cup champions. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez is expected to take on a bigger role with Argentina and is the subject of intense transfer speculation, with Barcelona reportedly his preferred destination. Enzo Fernández also showed his impact as one of the world's top midfielders during the tournament. zeppelin.cool