Lionel Messi has unveiled Argentina’s new home jersey for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Made by Adidas, it features a vertical line in classic sky blue and three black stripes on the shoulders above plain white sleeves, accompanied by black cuffs.
Depending on Argentina’s performance at the tournament starting in November, the kit will become an all-time classic. The South American giants are aiming to become the first non-European nation to lift the FIFA World Cup since Brazil won the World Cup in 2002. The Qatar showpiece will be Lionel Messi’s fifth and final chance to win international football’s biggest competition, throughout his iconic career. It’s an important trophy to miss.
After Diego Maradona led his country to the World Cup in 1986, fans are hoping that Messi will make it happen again. Argentina are in Group C in Qatar along with Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland. The current Copa America holders will be one of the favorites to lift the trophy for the third time in Qatar. Increasing their chances.
Argentina beat European champions Italy 3-0 in La Finalissima at Wembley in June, followed by a stunning five-goal win over Estonia thanks to Messi’s five goals. Many have suggested that Lionel Messi deserves a World Cup for everything he has done for football in his legendary career.