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Dallas bids passionate farewell to Argentina and Messi
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Dallas bids passionate farewell to Argentina and Messi

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands of Argentine fans bid farewell to the national team in Dallas with the same passion they showed upon its arrival.
  • The 'Scaloneta' will play its next match in Miami on July 3 against Cape Verde, after playing Jordan in Dallas.
  • Fans filled the stadium hours before the match, showing their support despite news that Lionel Messi would not start.

Dallas bid a fervent farewell to the Argentine national football team and its star player, Lionel Messi, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Thousands of supporters, clad in the iconic sky-blue and white jerseys, filled the stadium with the same passion that greeted the 'Scaloneta' upon its arrival in the city.

Following their match against Jordan in Dallas, the team is set to continue its journey to Miami, where they will face the surprising team from Cape Verde on July 3. The departure from Dallas marks the end of a passionate chapter for the team in the city, which had witnessed significant displays of support, including numerous flag-waving events before both the match against Austria and the recent game against Jordan.

Hours before the kickoff against Jordan at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, hundreds of fans had already begun painting the venue in Argentine colors. Long queues formed as supporters eagerly sought entry, undeterred by the prior announcement from coach Lionel Scaloni that Messi would not be in the starting lineup for the match. The enthusiasm and dedication of the fans were palpable, demonstrating their unwavering support for the team.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.