Lionel Messi Trains in Heavy Rain as Argentina Eyes Historic Back-to-Back FIFA World Cup Title

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has displayed his commitment ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final by taking part in training despite heavy rain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina will face Spain in the title clash, with the defending champions aiming to secure a historic second consecutive World Cup crown. A video shared by the Argentine Football Association showed Messi and his teammates continuing their preparations without interruption despite the adverse weather.

The final could also be a landmark occasion for Messi, with reports suggesting it may be his last FIFA World Cup appearance. In addition to chasing another world title, the Argentine captain is also in contention for the Golden Boot award. Messi has registered eight goals and four assists in the tournament and trails the leading scorer by two goals, leaving him with an opportunity to finish as the tournament's top scorer with a standout performance in the final.