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How Messi's arrival in Argentina sparked excitement among fans
Mar 25 2026 06:10 · By JOSE RODRIGUEZ · 15 Reads
T he FIFA international window brought Lionel Messi back together with his Argentina national team teammates, perhaps for what could be his last first day in the country as a player for the national side.
The Argentina captain arrived at the Albiceleste training camp carrying many memories, sipping mate , and while he awaits turning 39 years old during the FIFA World Cup 2026 . But first, there are international friendlies to be played - matches that replace the never-held Finalissima against Spain .
Messi's message that excites all the fans
Everything Messi does is always news, which is why all eyes were on his arrival at the Ezeiza training complex . There, he surprised everyone with a series of photos he posted on his Instagram account along with a very special message.
"La ilusión intacta, otra vez juntos" ("The excitement intact, together again"), he captioned a series of images from his arrival. A message that can serve to motivate his teammates ahead of the huge challenge they face in the World Cup 2026 .
It is clear that with Lionel Messi , Argentina is one of the World Cup favorites to win it all. But first, they will face Mauritania and Zambia during this FIFA window , matches that could mark his last games on Argentine soil wearing the national team jersey .
Once the next international break arrives, Argentina will continue their World Cup preparation on U.S. soil , where they will aim to win back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles .