Overview
- The post appeared near midnight Saturday on Messi’s verified Instagram account as a story and short video made up of past moments in the Argentina shirt.
- The montage pairs celebrations and emotional scenes with a past‑tense caption thanking teammates and staff and saying “Pase lo que pase mañana, este grupo ya escribió una historia… VAMOS ARGENTINA.”
- Fans and Argentine outlets quickly read the nostalgic tone as a potential farewell and the post drew huge engagement, reportedly topping about 2 million likes and more than 89,000 comments within an hour.
- The message comes hours before Argentina faces Spain at MetLife Stadium in the 2026 World Cup final and follows Messi’s recent press comments that the team is focused on enjoying the game rather than pressure.
- If Argentina wins, it would become the third nation to win consecutive World Cups, and Messi’s post has intensified public focus on how the match result could shape the captain’s legacy and next steps.