Messi buscará la gloria en el estadio donde renunció hace 10 años

A cinematic rematch for the best in the world! Fate has decreed that this Sunday, Lionel Messi will return to the pitch of MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to play in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. But this is no ordinary stage: it's the place where, exactly 10 years ago, he experienced the darkest moment of his career. On June 26, 2016, after losing on penalties to Chile in the Copa América Centenario final, a heartbroken Messi uttered the phrase that paralyzed the nation: "That's it. It's over for me with the national team." Today, the story is completely different. The captain arrives a champion, with 48 titles to his name and as the undisputed leader of a Scaloni team aiming for back-to-back championships. The number 10 will have a golden opportunity to exorcise his old demons and transform the scene of his greatest sporting disappointment into the altar of his greatest triumph. From tears of sadness to the hope of lifting the Cup once again! Go Leo! #Messi #ArgentinaNationalTeam #WorldCup2026 #Final #MetLifeStadium #CrónicaTV #BreakingNews 👉 Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss any news. 🌐 More information at cronica.com.ar 📲 Follow us on our social media: Facebook: Crónica TV Instagram: @cronicatv Twitter (X): @cronicatv 🟥 Crónica TV – Always standing with the people