Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday in full concentration of the Argentina team during the 2026 World Cup, combining celebration, training and total focus on the competition.

Far from any pause in preparation, the Argentine captain shared on social media how he lived his special day: first with a celebration with his teammates and then with a physical work routine in the gym, reaffirming his commitment to the World Cup.

Messi shares his celebration at the Argentina concentration

The Argentine star published an image on his Instagram account in which he appears surrounded by several teammates, celebrating with a cake decorated with the colors light blue and white and candles with the number 39.

"Last night we started with a nice surprise. Thank you!!", wrote Messi alongside the publication, in which players such as Rodrigo De Paul, Lisandro Martínez, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Nahuel Molina and Nicolás Otamendi appear, as well as the prop Mario De Stéfano.

The image quickly went viral among fans, who highlighted the atmosphere of unity within the Argentine group in the middle of the World Cup competition.

Training and total focus on the 2026 World Cup

Hours after the celebration, Messi published a video in which he can be seen training in the concentration gym in Kansas, performing strength exercises and physical preparation.

The message was clear: even on his birthday, the Argentina captain maintains discipline and focus on performance in the 2026 World Cup, where he is one of the most decisive figures in the tournament.

This type of publication reinforces the image of a player who, despite his career and age, continues to prioritize physical preparation in a highly demanding World Cup.

A brilliant present at the World Cup

Beyond the celebration, Messi is going through an outstanding moment in sports.

The striker opened the tournament with a hat trick against Algeria in a 3-0 victory and later scored a double in the 2-0 win against Austria, which places him among the top scorers in the championship.

With these results, Argentina has already secured its qualification for the round of 32 and first place in its group.

Messages, tributes and global impact

The Argentine captain's birthday also generated a strong impact on social networks.

His family, clubs where he has played and different world football institutions published congratulatory messages, highlighting his impact on the history of sport.

Even in Rosario, his hometown, and in Dallas, Texas, tributes were held with thousands of people gathering to celebrate the Argentine idol.

Messi, between the celebration and the World Cup goal

While enjoying global recognition, Messi keeps his focus on the tournament.

With Argentina already classified, the coaching staff could manage their minutes in the next match against Jordan, thinking about the direct elimination phase.

At 39 years old, the Argentine captain continues to combine leadership, performance and professionalism in a new edition of the World Cup, where his presence continues to be decisive both on and off the field.