Argentina Fans Say Goodbye to Messi at Famous Buenos Aires Landmark

Thousands of fans filled Buenos Aires' Obelisk — a tall monument usually used for victory parties — after Argentina's 2026 World Cup exit. They treated it as Lionel Messi's farewell, even though he hasn't officially said he's retiring. The New York Times (July 20) called the tournament "likely" his last World Cup. Fans chose to say goodbye on their own.