The King of Football arrives as expected! Messi's 20-year Argentina career: 194 matches, 114 goals, 61 assists, 10 hat-tricks, and a grand slam of titles.

The King of Football arrives as expected, perhaps this refers to Messi. On the morning of September 5th Beijing time, Messi took part in his last official home game for Argentina. In the second-to-last match of the South American World Cup qualifiers, Argentina won 3-0 against Venezuela, with Messi scoring two goals and initiating a quick free-kick goal, bringing a perfect conclusion to his home career with Argentina.

According to statistics, Messi has represented Argentina for 20 years, from 2005 to 2025, achieving the following: 194 games played, 114 goals scored, 61 assists given, 10 hat-tricks, and helped the team win 1 World Cup, 2 Copa América titles, 1 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions, 1 U-20 World Cup, and 1 Olympic gold medal, making him a true grand slam winner.

Championships are wonderful, but being runner-up in continental tournaments is also an honor. Besides the aforementioned titles, Messi has also finished as World Cup runner-up once and Copa América runner-up twice. Reaching a World Cup final is a level most players can never achieve.

Time flies swiftly, and it’s hard to say goodbye to the beloved Messi. However, no superstar can resist the passage of time. Now 38 years old, Messi’s character is such that he will step away if he can no longer contribute to the team, rather than forcing himself to play just for stats. Perhaps the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico will be Messi’s final dance with the Argentina national team.