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World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi and Argentina's National Team watched Germany vs. Curaçao with live music (vid)
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World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi and Argentina's National Team watched Germany vs. Curaçao with live music (vid)

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina's national team, including Lionel Messi, watched Germany's 7-1 victory over Curaçao during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
  • During the match, Argentine musician La Mona Jiménez performed at the team's hotel, engaging Messi and other players in singing.
  • The article also briefly mentions unrelated news about Iran's airspace closure and a double homicide in Greece.

While Germany dominated Curaçao with a decisive 7-1 victory in their 2026 World Cup qualifier, the Argentine national team, including star player Lionel Messi, appeared to be more focused on entertainment than the match itself. The team was lodged at a hotel where Argentine musician La Mona Jiménez made an appearance.

During the game, Jiménez began singing, and both Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were quickly drawn into the performance, joining him in song. The entire Argentine delegation eventually participated, turning the hotel into a lively concert venue.

This report also includes brief, unrelated news items: Iran has reportedly placed its airspace on high alert amid fears of further escalation with Israel, and a double homicide involving a mother and son, with stab wounds to the heart, has shocked Aigialeia, Greece.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.