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Lionel Messi silences FIFA favouritism claims after Argentina reach second straight World Cup final

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Lionel Messi silences FIFA favouritism claims after Argentina reach second straight World Cup final

By IANS News July 16, 2026 • 16:12 PM View: 685

Lionel Messi has hit back at critics alleging FIFA favouritism toward Argentina, asserting that reaching a second consecutive World Cup final proves his side is among the best in the world and that their success is "not by chance."

Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, with the help of two Messi assists, struck the late goals in a dramatic turnaround in Atlanta after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal to take Argentina closer to retaining their world crown.

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