After Lionel Messi's comments on the clash, Argentina star Emiliano Dibu Martinez set the record straight on playing the Finalissima against Spain a few months before the beginning of the 2026 World Cup.

From tickets to travel and accommodations, here’s everything you need to know to follow Messi and Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi isn't saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old star led Argentina to the top of the standings of South America’s World Cup qualifiers, but he hasn't confirmed if he'll help his country defend its 2022 title. The World Cup draw is on Friday.

www.si.com Lionel Messi and Argentina’s Route to the 2026 World Cup Final (Bloomberg) -- Argentina announced it will sell a local law bond in dollars, seizing on positive momentum after President Javier Milei’s resounding win in October’s congressional midterms.

The 2026 World Cup draw is set. Here’s a look at where you can catch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina.

Is Lionel Messi playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? That's the question on everyone's minds entering next summer's 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Argentina learned its 2026 World Cup group. Get the full tournament draw and read Lionel Messi's comments on whether he will play in the tournament.

Argentine veteran has sparked unease, leaving many wondering whether the duel that defined an era of international soccer could be interrupted on the sport’s biggest stage.

Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria.

One way or another, Argentina star Lionel Messi is attending the 2026 World Cup. "I hope I can be there. I've said before that I'd love to be there," he said in an interview with ESPN. "At worst, I'll be there watching it live, but it will be special.

A key highlight of Messi’s Mumbai visit will be his participation in the ‘GOAT Football Clinic,’ where he will interact with 60 children — 30 boys and 30 girls — as part of the Maharashtra government’s Project Mahadeva initiative.