Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'
Lionel Messi and other sports legends appeared at Fanatics Fest in New York ahead of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. The event featured a unique format where athletes interviewed one another, highlighting Messi's global influence.
The lineup of sports legends, all on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night (July 17, 2026), was almost absurd. There was Tom Brady, the greatest Super Bowl champion of all time. There was Novak Djokovic, the winner of more men's Grand Slam tennis tournaments than anyone else. There was Kevin Durant, the only four-time Olympic gold medalist in men's basketball history.
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