"Nobody gave us anything", Messi reacts to accusations of favoritism during the World Cup

Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final by defeating England 2-1 in the semifinals, coming from behind. Lionel Messi, who provided two assists, responded to accusations of favoritism by stating, "Nobody gave us anything." He emphasized that the team earned every result on the field, noting that his generation has reached five consecutive finals. If Argentina wins the final, they would become the first nation to retain the World Cup since Brazil's Pelé era.