Holding back tears and laughing! Messi confirmed: This is a farewell at home in the main game and has realized his dream

In the 17th round of the World Cup qualifiers, Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 at home. Messi scored 2 goals and became Argentina's winning hero. After the game, the entire Argentina team paid tribute to Messi, and the king of football held back his tears. In an interview, Messi personally confirmed: This is the last home game of the World Cup in his career, and his dream has come true.

As early as March, Argentina locked in the 2026 World Cup qualification. The Monument Stadium is still full, with more than 80,000 spectators enthusiastically. The only protagonist is Messi: everyone knows that this is likely to be Messi's last dance at home in the World Cup qualifiers.

Messi kissed his three sons, with tears in his eyes. During the game, teammates worked hard to create opportunities for Messi:

Messi's first goal was Alvarez's selfless assist. "Little Spider" had the chance to shoot by himself, but he still passed the ball to the big brother.

Messi's second goal, Almada has already formed a one-on-one opportunity, but he still chose to pass backwards in the reverse triangle. Teammates also understand that they want to leave the best memories for Messi's home farewell game in the World Cup.

3-0 victory, the fireworks set off at the Monument Stadium were like stars, and the audience shouted Messi's name. Messi looked around and responded with applause. Romero, DePaul and other teammates hugged Messi tightly. Messi, 38, held back his tears and said, "You will make me cry like this."

Messi, who held back his tears, said the fact that everyone knew but was unwilling to accept in an interview. "It's touching and joyful. For many years, we have enjoyed the game. This is my last official game here. It's my dream to end it in this way." After saying this, Messi still smiled.

5 days later, in the 18th round of the World Cup qualifiers, Argentina challenged Ecuador away. This is Argentina's final battle. Coach Scaloni confirmed that Messi will not go with the team and missed the game. Messi's World Cup qualifiers journey is coming to an end. From 2005 to 2025, in 20 years of international career, Messi scored 36 goals in 72 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup will be Messi's last dance in Argentina. With 114 goals in the national team in 194 games, Messi is destined to be the most brilliant star in Argentina's football history.