Hey fam, Messi’s curtain call is here! After dominating South America’s World Cup qualifiers with 35 points, Argentina’s already booked for the big dance in 2026. The final home hurdle? Venezuela at the Monumental in Buenos Aires on Sep 4. 🎉
This could be the GOAT’s last dance on home turf before next year’s mega show across the US, Mexico & Canada. The ageless 38-year-old maestro hasn’t pinned down a retirement date yet, but he promises to hang up his boots after the tournament. Talk about epic send-off vibes! 🔥
Elsewhere in the race, Ecuador and Brazil have sealed their spots, while Uruguay, Paraguay & Colombia are hot on their heels. Venezuela, Bolivia & Peru still chase that playoff ticket, and Chile’s going through a full squad reboot after saying bye to its veteran stars. Who’s your dark horse? 🤔
Buckle up for more magic on the pitch, and let’s savour every Messi moment! 🙌✨
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Messi begins his farewell as Argentina trains to face Venezuela
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