Adidas - Argentina 2022 Home Football Shirt 'MESSI'

This Argentina 2022 home shirt was manufactured by adidas and features the national team's traditional sky-blue and white vertical stripes, worn during their historic 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph in Qatar. The design combines Argentina's iconic colours with black adidas three-stripe detailing across the shoulders, a black crew-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs. The stripes continue across the reverse, incorporating a distinctive central pattern inspired by the Argentine flag.

The reverse features MESSI #10, representing Lionel Messi during the defining tournament of his international career. The black nameset sits above the large number 10, featuring a subtle perforated graphic pattern. This particular shirt also includes match-detail printing on the chest reading France – 18 December 2022 – Lusail Stadium, commemorating the World Cup final in Qatar.

Under head coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina entered the 2022 FIFA World Cup hoping to secure their first world title since 1986. Despite suffering a surprise opening defeat to Saudi Arabia, the team recovered to defeat Mexico, Poland, Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia on their way to the final. Messi led a talented squad featuring Ángel Di María, Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul and Emiliano Martínez, combining his individual brilliance with the team's collective determination.

The final against France on 18 December 2022 became one of the most memorable matches in World Cup history. Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Di María doubled Argentina's advantage. Kylian Mbappé responded with two late goals to force extra time, where Messi scored again before Mbappé completed his hat-trick. After a dramatic 3–3 draw, Argentina prevailed 4–2 on penalties, with Gonzalo Montiel converting the decisive spot kick. The victory secured Argentina's third World Cup title and completed Messi's extraordinary international career achievements. 

Messi finished the tournament with seven goals and three assists, earning the Golden Ball as the competition's best player. At 35 years old, he had finally lifted the one major trophy that had eluded him, cementing his place among football's greatest players. His performances in Qatar, particularly during the knockout stages, became defining moments in his career.

For collectors, this shirt represents one of the most significant moments in modern football history. The traditional Argentina stripes, two-star crest, Messi #10 nameset and commemorative World Cup final detailing connect it directly to the tournament in which Messi led his country to football's greatest prize.

Shirt condition: 9/10