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Messi's emotional message before World Cup final: 'Let's just think about playing'

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi delivered an emotional pre-match speech to his Argentina teammates before the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.
  • Messi urged his team to remain calm, enjoy the moment, and focus on playing the game.
  • The article also notes Messi's pursuit of his second World Cup title and potential records in the tournament.

Before stepping onto the pitch for the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, Lionel Messi gathered his Argentina teammates in the tunnel for an impassioned speech. Captured by cameras, the captain's address aimed to instill calm and focus ahead of the high-stakes match.

"Tranquility, people. The main ones, let's be calm, little boys. Let's just think about playing. Let's forget about everything. Let's not play ourselves. Come on, let's go," Messi reportedly told his squad, urging them to embrace the moment and concentrate solely on their performance.

This final marks a significant moment for Messi, who is vying for his second World Cup title. Argentina also has the opportunity to become the third team in history to win the tournament consecutively. Messi's individual journey in this World Cup also includes a pursuit of the Golden Boot, currently trailing Kylian Mbappé in the top scorer standings.

Tranquility, people. The main ones, let's be calm, little boys. Let's just think about playing. Let's forget about everything. Let's not play ourselves. Come on, let's go.

— Lionel MessiMessi's words to his teammates in the tunnel before the 2026 World Cup final.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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