# Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina's national team

https://mins.news/en/video/39155

- NBC News, 2026-08-31 18:15 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T56Ve9lVTvI

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

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