In 2026, the 39-year-old Messi made 12 appearances for the Argentine national team, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists. These 11 goals rank third in Messi's national team career, behind 12 goals in 2012 and 18 goals in 2022.
Messi contributed 8 goals and 4 assists in 8 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA, breaking multiple records and leading the team to the final. He also received the tournament's Silver Ball and Silver Boot awards.
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