Messi Reunites With World Cup Trophy and Shares a Joyful Moment

Lionel Messi hadn’t held the World Cup trophy since that unforgettable day in Qatar, but the magic was still intact. During an Adidas-sponsored event at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, the Argentine superstar reunited with the iconic prize, and his reaction quickly became a viral sensation online.

As the trophy was handed to him, Messi smiled widely, lifted it proudly, and planted a kiss on its golden surface, drawing applause from everyone present—including FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who was also in attendance. The moment marked the first time Messi held the World Cup since winning it in December 2022 with Argentina.

Joining him at the event were other global sports icons affiliated with Adidas, including NFL star Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, and World Cup champions Alessandro Del Piero and Jürgen Klinsmann. It was a short but touching ceremony, and a reminder of just how much that trophy means to Messi and fans around the world.