The Argentina national football team celebrates their captain Lionel Messi's 39th birthday.

What happened?

The man who changed the history of world football turned 39 in Kansas City, where the Argentina national football team is concentrated for the World Cup. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) issued an official statement to pay tribute to the new all-time top scorer in World Cup history.

Why is it important for the Argentina national football team?

Lionel Messi is the standard-bearer and emblem of the Argentina national football team, and his birthday is a special moment for the team. AFA president Claudio Chiqui Tapia used social media X to greet Messi.

What comes next?

The Argentina national football team is preparing for their next match against Jordan on 2026-06-28. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Argentina vs Algeria | 3-0 | | 2026-06-28 | Argentina vs Jordan | -