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Messi's 2026 World Cup Journey Draws Parallels With Maradona's 1990 Defense

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Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, though contrasting personalities, share a remarkable parallel in their quests to defend World Cup glory. Maradona led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title and returned to defend it in 1990, reaching the final despite the team not matching their earlier brilliance. Similarly, Messi guided Argentina to victory at the 2022 Qatar World Cup and is now pursuing another title at the 2026 tournament. Messi could have retired from international football after his Qatar triumph without facing significant criticism, much as Maradona would have been forgiven for not repeating 1986. The journeys of both Argentine legends reflect a rare determination to protect and extend the highest achievement of their careers.

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