Lionel Messi announces his retirement from Argentina national team. File Photo Shot On: July 19, 2026: Argentina’s Lionel Messi sits on the pitch following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. (Credit Image: © Kyodonews via ZUMA Press) #zumapress #journalism #messi #retire