# Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina soccer team

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- NBC News, 2026-08-31 17:59 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/lionel-messi-announces-retirement-from-argentina-soccer-team-269107781703

> Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina’s national soccer team. He played in six World Cups, won the 2022 tournament and appeared in the 2014 and 2026 finals. He will continue playing for MLS club Inter Miami.

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