Lionel Messi relived the magic of his 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph as he reunited with the coveted trophy at an Adidas-sponsored event at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles. The event, which celebrated the upcoming 2026 World Cup, brought together sports icons, including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Alessandro Del Piero, and Jürgen Klinsmann, along with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The occasion marked a memorable crossover between football and American football, as Messi and Mahomes shared a moment, recalling their first hilarious encounter. Fans were thrilled to see Messi next to the World Cup trophy, a symbol of his legendary victory with Argentina in Qatar 2022.
As excitement builds for the 2026 tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, more events like this are expected. Meanwhile, Messi shifts focus back to Inter Miami, with a crucial CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal clash against LAFC on April 3.
🚨Watch: Lionel Messi meets Patrick Mahomes in LA last night at an event! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/X99OnYqn47
— Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) April 1, 2025
