Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina National Team

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina National Team on Monday, August 31, 2026, via his social media account.

This decision was made on July 21, two days after the loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, and was finalized after the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Messi stated that he was bidding farewell to his…