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[^3]\n\nMessi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, securing Argentina's third world title and the first since 1986. [^4]\n\nLeandro Paredes stated that it will be difficult for him to continue with the Argentina national team following Lionel Messi's resignation. [^5]\n\nLeandro Paredes, an Argentina midfielder, said it will be difficult for him to continue playing international football after receiving a 10-match suspension. [^6]\n\nMessi stated in his letter that he made the decision after spending weeks thinking about his future and that he has nothing more to give. [^7]\n\nMessi's international career concluded with 207 appearances and 125 goals for the national team. [^8]\n\nMessi's last match for Argentina was the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, in which Argentina finished as runners-up. [^9]\n\nMessi participated in six FIFA World Cups between 2006 and 2026, scoring 21 goals in 34 matches to become the all-time top scorer for Argentina in the tournament. [^10]\n\nMessi won the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup with Argentina and was named the tournament's top scorer and Golden Ball winner. [^11]\n\nMessi concluded his international career after the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain. 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