Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does Argentina legend hold?

Author: Manasi Pathak,Hafsa AdilPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Argentina

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Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does Argentina legend hold?

Lionel Messi concluded his two-decade international career with Argentina. He won the World Cup once in 2022 and two Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024. Messi is also the only player to have started in three World Cup finals and has won the Golden Ball award twice at the 2014 and 2022 tournaments.

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