In the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Argentina lost 0-1 to Spain, and 39-year-old Messi is almost certain to have completed his last dance at the FIFA World Cup. The stories and marks he left on the highest stage of national team football are spectacular enough: 6 FIFA World Cups, 34 appearances, 21 goals, 12 assists, 1 championship, 2 runner-up finishes.

Messi's career FIFA World Cup statistics:

6 tournaments (tied for most in history)

34 appearances (most in history)

21 goals (second most in history)

12 assists (most in history)

23 wins

5 draws

6 losses

16 times selected as man of the match

1 championship (2022)

2 runner-up finishes (2014, 2026)

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