Messi Nears Historic Milestone in World Cup Final, May Be His Last
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to take the field for his 34th World Cup match in the 2026 final. The appearance will give him the record for most matches played by a single player in World Cup history.
Analysts suggest this could be Messi’s final tournament before retirement, while fans eagerly anticipate witnessing the legend’s possible last World Cup performance.
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