"They put themselves in a position of having a rivalry with us that doesn't really exist," the Argentina captain commented in an interview with the program Simplemente Fútbol, ​​broadcast on YouTube. "There's no comparison between Argentina and Mexico, and I don't know where that came from."

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has yet to decide whether he intends to suit up for Argentina as the country looks to defend its World Cup title in the 2026 tournament

Messi has a record 112 goals in 191 caps for Argentina. He holds the record for most appearances (26) at World Cup finals and is third all-time for goals (13). He was awarded the Golden Ball as the best overall player at the 2022 World Cup and captained the side to the Copa America a year ago.