The Argentine Football Association has released an emotional video claiming an orchestrated anti-Argentina campaign failed to halt their march to the 2026 World Cup Final. One month after falling short against Spain in the showpiece match,

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi could conjure no more magic. Twenty years after his World Cup debut and a career that lifted him above Pelé and Diego Maradona as soccer’s greatest player, at 39 he could not will Argentina to become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.

Argentina will not push Lionel Messi for a decision on his future, including at Copa America, football association president Claudio Tapia said.

With his penalty against Nashville SC, Lionel Messi has reached three consecutive misses from the 12 yards between Argentina and Inter Miami, tying the worst record in his career. Lionel Messi‘s return to Major League Soccer action was far from a dream night,

Lionel Messi and Argentina fell short in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Here were our live updates and more on Messi throughout the match.

Spain defeated the reigning World Cup champions on Sunday, July 19

ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Biggest World Cup in history comes down to one game: Spain vs. Messi's Argentina. Follow for live updates