Messi returns to MetLife Stadium for 2026 World Cup final, site of his 2016 retirement
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final, featuring Argentina and Spain, will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This is the exact location where Lionel Messi famously declared he was stepping away from international play. Back in 2016, Messi missed a penalty kick during the Copa América final loss to Chile at this stadium. Following that defeat, he was visibly emotional and announced his retirement, though he ultimately chose to return to the team just two months later.
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