The Argentina national team has found a way to take Leo Messi's figure beyond the ninety minutes in the World Cup.

What's going on with Messi's shoes?

The players of the albiceleste selection wear the Adidas Adistar Messi shoes, inspired by the boots he used in the 2006 World Cup. These shoes have a special meaning, as they represent a form of collective recognition towards the player who has marked an era in the selection.

Why is this gesture important?

The shoe model is inspired by the F50 Messi “El Último Tango”, the boots that Leo is using in this stage and that recover part of the memory of the F50 Tunit from 2006. The image of the entire team using a footwear directly linked to Messi has a much deeper reading, representing a form of admiration and respect towards their captain.

What does this mean for the selection?

The Argentina national team competes with Messi as captain, and has found a way to take his figure beyond the ninety minutes, with a record of 3 consecutive wins, including the match against Angola on November 14, 2025. The particularity of the case makes it an unprecedented fact in sports, a national team using in a joint way shoes created around one of the team's own players. The Argentina national team continues in the World Cup, with Messi as captain and with the motivation to keep winning, after their last victory, which allows them to maintain their streak of 3 wins