Lionel Messi's Sends Emotional Message To Argentina Fans After Win Against England

Published 16 July 2026 · sports

Lionel Messi Sends Emotional Message To Argentina Fans After Win Against England Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 14:33 IST Lionel Messi leads Argentina

Lionel Messi Sends Emotional Message To Argentina Fans After Win Against England Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 14:33 IST Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, inspiring a semi-final victory over England. Messi promises fans: "This team will never let you down". Rapid Read Lionel Messi provided two assists in Argentina's semifinal win against England (Picture credit: AP) Argentine legend Lionel Messi has said that his team will never let the fans back home down, adding that the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been ‘absolutely crazy’ and that reaching consecutive finals is an incredible feeling. Messi has already conquered the biggest prize in football by winning the FIFA World Cup, but on Wednesday, he added another brilliant chapter to his illustrious career, inspiring Argentina to a memorable semi-final win against England.

The defending champions were up against it, trailing to Anthony Gordon’s goal until the 85th minute in Atlanta before Messi worked his magic. “To the fans, I say the same thing I said in Qatar: enjoy it. This team will never let you down. This World Cup has been absolutely crazy and reaching another World Cup Final is incredible," Messi said while speaking to the media. The Argentine superstar delivered a heartfelt message as well, saying that football gives people an opportunity to forget their struggles and find joy, even if only for a little while. Messi added that he and his teammates are determined to deliver that happiness once again for their fans. “We know the FIFA World Cup is something special for us; it helps us forget, even for a while, all the hardships one goes through.

There are people without jobs, people who struggle to make it to the end of the month, who are fighting every single day," Messi said. The tournament’s all-time leading scorer was unable to find the net against England, but he still proved decisive. Messi set up Enzo Fernández for the equaliser before delivering the assist for Lautaro Martínez’s headed winner, as Argentina bagged a 2-1 win. Messi wasn’t quite able to emulate Diego Maradona, who scored two iconic goals in Argentina’s 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final victory over England. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered How did Argentina beat England in the semi-final? Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semi-final to reach the FIFA World Cup Final. England took the lead in the 55th minute with a goal from Anthony Gordon.