'Very happy' Messi confirms final will be his last World Cup game

Messi will earn his 172nd cap at the weekend when he tries to bring the country its first World Cup title since 1986. 

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 13: Lionel Messi of Argentina and Luka Modric of Croatia shake hands after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina take on France or Morocco in Sunday's final in Qatar.

Messi lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their semi-final on Tuesday and will earn his 172nd cap at the weekend when he tries to bring the country its first World Cup title since 1986.