Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India Highlights: Lionel Messi receives Sachin Tendulkar's India jersey, gives Sunil Chhetri Argentina one in Mumbai Lionel Messi India Tour Live: All the happened today at Wankhede - READ HERE

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul were also presented with Indian team jerseys with their names and numbers on the back. As expected Messi received the No.10 jersey, with No.9 for Suarez and No.7 for Rodrigo De Paul. Messi was also gifted a framed bat by Jay Shah.

A major African national team could be a potential opponent for Lionel Messi’s Argentina just before they face Spain in the Finalissima.

The 2026 World Cup draw is set. Here’s a look at where you can catch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina.

Lionel Messi is considered to be "better than ever" as questions continue to be asked of his participation at the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine superstar is yet to confirm his involvement, but the door will always be left open for him.

Here is Messi and Argentina’s route to the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina certainly avoided some of the trickiest opposition during the group stage draw. They were unable to lock horns with any fellow CONMEBOL nations, but also managed to steer clear of troublemakers such as Croatia, Norway, Morocco and Japan.

Lionel Messi is with the team and Argentina has won six of eight matches this year (with one draw) and picked up victories in each of the two friendlies during the October international window.

We are just awaiting for him to decide," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said about Lionel Messi and the World Cup.

One way or another, Argentina star Lionel Messi is attending the 2026 World Cup. "I hope I can be there. I've said before that I'd love to be there," he said in an interview with ESPN. "At worst, I'll be there watching it live, but it will be special.

Sachin Tendulkar presented a signed Team India jersey to Lionel Messi, capping off an unforgettable evening at Wankhede Stadium.| Sports News