Messi is ready for this mission against Cape Verde… and we won’t change our style because of the heat.

Confirm Lionel Scalloni, coach of ArgentinaTeam star Lionel Messi will be in good form if the game against Cape Verde in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup goes to extra time.

Scaloni said: At the press conference of the meetingHe said about Messi and the possibility of playing extra time. “We’ll see what happens. There’s no point in answering now, but I imagine he’ll be fine if things last. We meet in the best way and with the seriousness that the opponent deserves, and after that we will see what happens.”

Scalloni said about defender Christian Romero’s physical condition. “He’s good at first, but the timing factor is not guaranteed. If the players are taking part in the matches it is because they are available and if he trained well today he will be there.”

“Messi scored the goals but we had chances through other players. The success of one of the strikers, although he was, does not negate the fact that he is the striker of the team. “We had a lot of attacking situations, regardless of whether the opponent’s star became the goalkeeper.”

Scalloni referred to his next opponent, Cape Verde, saying: “It’s a team that’s undefeated and deserved to win a few games, and although they suffered a bit against Spain and Uruguay, they counter-attack well.

Scalloni explained about the contenders to win the title. “The teams that are having their best moments are the ones that are imposing themselves now. I watched Mexico, who played a great match, and there’s also France, Brazil, Colombia and Spain. I don’t want to forget the likes of Portugal and England, but what France has put in has to be taken into account.”

“Argentine football players are mostly fans and the team constantly shows its character and strength. They should live and enjoy and every time they look at the fans, it should be a source of motivation and joy for them.”

As for the effect of high temperatures on performance, Scaloni said: “I don’t know if that changes anything. Playing at six o’clock in the evening in Miami could be compensated by playing at night. I’m not complaining because the conditions apply to both sides and we played the Copa América final at night. The show won’t be the same, the times won’t be the same because the heat will change.”

Scalloni concluded. “Everyone has a desire to play and meet the wishes of the fans inside the green rectangle. Every player has dreamed of this moment since childhood.”