Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina ‘will give it our all’

Lionel Messi is ready for the upcoming World Cup final in New Jersey. As Argentina prepares to face Spain, the star forward appeared at a unique media event in New York alongside other legendary athletes including Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic, and Kevin Durant.

Messi remained grounded when asked about the match against Spain. He confirmed that the Argentine squad is fully focused on the task, stating clearly that they will give their all. The event, hosted at Fanatics Fest, allowed athletes to trade roles and ask each other questions. This provided a rare, informal look at the team leaders.

Argentina enters the final as the defending champion. The road to this point was not simple, as the team navigated several challenging games to reach the final stage. The roster has shown persistence throughout the tournament, rallying from deficits in multiple matches against strong opponents.

Spain also remains a significant hurdle. Captain Rodri praised Messi as one of the best to ever play the game, while acknowledging the challenge ahead for his team. Coach Lionel Scaloni emphasized that his squad is treating this like any other match despite the high stakes. The players continue their work in private sessions before the final kickoff.

Fans across the world expect a massive audience for Sunday’s match. An estimated 1.5 billion people are likely to tune in to watch the conclusion of the tournament. The Argentine team appears locked in, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez echoing the sentiment that the entire group is committed to bringing the trophy back home.