(VIDEO) This is how Messi lived the anthem of Argentina in the match against Ecuador

Lionel Messi and the Argentine National Team meet Ecuador at the start of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine team is coming through one of the most important stages in its history after winning three consecutive titles, one of them, the Cup of the World 2022. However, those of Scaloni are already looking at 2024 and 2026.

The great star and reference of this Argentine team has been Lionel Messi, as well as in the last 15 years. Two World Cup finals and one World Cup won, and Lionel Messi is moved to hear the anthem as if he were a rookie. This implies the respect and affection that the player has for the country and his team.

Lionel Messi was very excited when listening to his country's anthem at the Argentine stadium. The soccer player has placed himself in an important way over the last 15 years and now, it could be his final stretch with his National Team at 36 years of age. For this reason, Messi wants to enjoy every moment, no matter how small the moment is. (Video down below courtesy of TyC Sports on Twitter).

What will Lionel Messi do by 2026?

Lionel Messi has confessed on more than one occasion that it is very difficult for him to reach the 2026 World Cup. However, Lionel Scaloni seems not to have changed his mind about taking it into account, if the current Inter Miami player wants to. “If he is doing well, we will always call him”; the coach confessed at a press conference prior to this meeting.