2026 World Cup: Messi pays poignant tribute to Maradona after qualifying for final

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina

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2026 World Cup: Messi pays poignant tribute to Maradona after qualifying for final

Argentina reached the final of the 2026 World Cup by beating England 2-1 in the semifinals. Lionel Messi, who provided two assists in the final minutes, paid tribute to Diego Maradona, the hero of the 1986 World Cup victory. Messi said Maradona was enjoying this moment from above, and emphasized the special significance of this match against England for his illustrious predecessor. Argentina will face Spain in the final to defend their title.

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