Is Lionel Messi playing? Why Argentina legend isn't involved in World Cup Final
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Lionel Messi could be playing in his last match ever for Argentina, or not.
Either way, it's not been an attacking masterpiece for the Argentines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday against Spain.
Argentina went the entirety of regular time without a shot, let alone a shot on target.
That includes Messi.
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Is Lionel Messi playing?
Yes, Messi is playing.
He started, and he's gone the distance for Argentina.
Despite that, he has very few touches.
He hasn't had a shot.
Frankly, Messi hasn't really sniffed a shot.
Spain has had the large majority of possession, and Argentina hasn't gotten into many positions to even threaten the Spanish goal.
Near the end of regular time, Argentina went down to 10 men when Enzo Fernandez got a yellow card, his second, which equaled a red card and had him sent off.
Down to 10 men, Argentina was going to have even less of the ball. Messi would have to help defend at least a little bit.
Messi still might have a moment to make magic, but it certainly hasn't worked out that way so far.