Messi's speech outside dressing room before FIFA World Cup 2026 final sparks speculation

A video recorded before FIFA World Cup 2026 final shows Lionel Messi asking his Argentina teammates to "stay calm", "forget everything" and focus on facing Spain. The players’ expressions and Messi’s remarks sparked speculation about whether an incident had occurred before kick-off. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final after scoring in extra time.