Editing Lionel Messi (section)

== International Career ==
Messi's international career with the '''Argentina national team''' has been a rollercoaster of emotions.

=== Major Tournaments ===

* '''[[FIFA World Cup]]''': Messi has participated in '''four World Cups''' (2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018), leading Argentina to the finals in '''2014''' but finishing as runners-up.
* '''Copa América''': After several near misses, he won his first major international trophy with Argentina in '''2021''', claiming the '''Copa América''' title and being named the tournament's best player.

=== 2022 FIFA World Cup ===
Messi's defining moment came during the '''2022 FIFA World Cup''' in Qatar, where he played a pivotal role in leading Argentina to victory. He scored crucial goals and provided assists, ultimately lifting the World Cup trophy and cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in football history.