New York, July 19 -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to his teammates, coaching staff and fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain, saying the team's greatest achievement has been the journey they have shared rather than just the titles they have won.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Messi reflected on his years with the Argentina national team, thanking everyone associated with the squad for helping build what he described as a family.

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"The most beautiful part of all these years was never just the titles, but the entire journey. Sharing the day-to-day with this group, competing together, lifti...