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Altidore: Messi's 2nd World Cup Seals GOAT Status
19 Jul
Summary
- Messi aims for a second consecutive World Cup title in 2026.
- Altidore believes Messi will surpass Maradona with another win.
- Panini releases its largest World Cup sticker collection ever.
As the 2026 World Cup Finals approach, speculation mounts over Lionel Messi's legacy. Team Argentina faces a formidable Team Spain, with Messi aiming for his second consecutive title. Former USMNT star Jozy Altidore, who participated in the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, shared his perspective in a recent interview.
Altidore posits that if Messi secures another World Cup victory as captain, it would definitively establish him as the greatest footballer in history. He argues that winning a second World Cup would eclipse Diego Maradona's single triumph and conclusively end any debate, particularly against Cristiano Ronaldo. Altidore highlighted Messi's leadership and scoring prowess in World Cups.
In related news, Altidore has partnered with Panini America for the release of the expansive 2026 World Cup sticker collection. This collection, the largest ever from Panini, includes 48 teams and nearly a thousand stickers. Altidore recently met fans at a Panini event in New York City, reflecting on the tradition and fan passion surrounding sticker albums.
