On August 31, Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team, ending his 21-year international career. The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico will be his final appearance on the international stage.

Over his 21-year international career, Messi participated in 6 World Cups and 7 Copa América tournaments, playing 68 matches and contributing 30 goals and 26 assists. He reached 8 finals, winning 3 championships and finishing as runner-up 5 times, while earning 4 tournament MVP awards.

Messi's International Tournament Record

2006 World Cup, quarterfinals

🥈2007 Copa América, runner-up

2010 World Cup, quarterfinals

2011 Copa América, quarterfinals

🥈2014 World Cup, runner-up (MVP)

🥈2015 Copa América, runner-up (MVP)

🥈2016 Copa América, runner-up

2018 World Cup, Round of 16

2019 Copa América, third place

🥇2021 Copa América, Champion (MVP)

🥇2022 World Cup, Champion (MVP)

🥇2024 Copa América, Champion

🥈2026 World Cup, runner-up

In World Cup tournaments, Messi played 34 matches, contributing 21 goals and 12 assists. In Copa América tournaments, Messi played 34 matches, contributing 9 goals and 14 assists.

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