The untold story of how the Argentine Football Association used a public phone booth and a hasty youth friendly match to prevent Lionel Messi from playing for Spain.

Lionel Messi · Canada
PeopleArgentina and Spain entered halftime locked in a fierce 0-0 stalemate during Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey, defined by Spanish possession and aggressive Argentine defending.
Spain and Argentina meet at MetLife Stadium for the World Cup final, featuring a historic generational clash between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.
Argentina overturned England's late lead with goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez, advancing to face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final minutes against Egypt, with Lionel Messi equalizing before Enzo Fernandez sealed a 3-2 World Cup win in stoppage time.
Argentina erased a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 as Vancouver hosted its final 2026 World Cup match at BC Place.
IShowSpeed's emotional reaction to Portugal's 1-0 World Cup loss to Spain turned viral after Messi chants, a Ronaldo prank and a confrontation with fans.
Lionel Messi prepares for Argentina's crucial match against Austria with strong public backing from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, while balancing a private family health issue.
Argentina won the most recent FIFA World Cup by beating France in the 2022 final at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. The match finished 3-3 after extra time before Argentina won 4-2 on penalties.
Kylian Mbappé has reached 14 career World Cup goals after France’s 2026 opener, putting Miroslav Klose’s all-time record within range.







