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    Argentina's shocking World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia has big reverberations for Messi

    For Lionel Messi, this World Cup, and the historic upset with Saudi Arabia, is about so much more than soccer. It's about whether or not he can finally come back home to Argentina as a hero.
    by Jasmine Garsd Nov 22, 2022 2 minutes
    Argentina's forward Lionel Messi reacts during his team's opening round 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
    Updated November 22, 2022 at 11:47 AM ET

    Listen to The Last Cup on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Escucha a La Ultima Copa en español en Spotify o Apple Podcasts.

    This is Lionel Messi's last chance. And he's not off to a good start.

    Messi's saga is one of the main stories of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He is considered one of has been record breaking.

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