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The article covers Lionel Messi's ongoing 2026 World Cup campaign with Argentina, highlighting a new team chant blending references to the Falkland Islands, Diego Maradona, and a desire to win a last World Cup for Messi. It reports Argentina's dramatic comeback against Egypt in the round of 16, Messi's emotional tears after qualification, and his call to Miroslav Klose after breaking the World Cup goal record. Lautaro Martinez announced this is Messi's last World Cup. Additional stories include Messi's poor penalty record, Cape Verde players queuing for photos with him, and his iconic status in Miami and Bangladesh. The article also notes Messi's role as a UNICEF ambassador and his seven Ballon d'Or awards.
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Following their dramatic comeback victory against Egypt in the round of 16, Argentina's dressing room erupted in celebration. At the center of the festivities, Lionel Scaloni's players debuted a new chant that has quickly become the anthem of their 2026 World Cup campaign.
The lyrics weave together several powerful themes:
- The nation's third world title in 2022
- A tribute to the late Diego Maradona
- A reference to the Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas)
- The collective desire to deliver one final World Cup trophy to Lionel Messi
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Argentina beats Egypt in 2026 World Cup last-16; Messi's final tournament confirmed