Lionel Messi | Match-Issued Shirt | 2022 FIFA World Cup | Argentina 2-0 Mexico

- Item: Adidas HEAT.RDY Argentina Match Shirt - Player: Lionel Messi - Condition: Match issued - Tournament: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar - Match: Group Stage — Argentina vs Mexico - Date: 26th November 2022 - Venue: Lusail Stadium, Qatar - Size: Medium (Slim Fit) - Made in: Argentina - Headline Features: An ultra-rare, museum-level piece: Adidas HEAT.RDY Argentina match shirt issued to the greatest player of all time, 8x Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi. Issued for Argentina’s Group Stage fixture against Mexico during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, played on 26th November 2022 at the iconic Lusail Stadium. Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0, with Messi scoring the crucial opener in the 64th minute and assisting Enzo Fernández for the second goal in the 87th — a defining match in Argentina’s road to glory. This exact shirt model was made in Argentina exclusively for player use, unlike the commercial retail versions made in Vietnam, ensuring elite authenticity and rarity. Messi captained Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986, delivering a legendary performance with 7 goals and 3 assists, ultimately being named Player of the Tournament. Match details “MEXICO 26 NOVEMBER 2022 LUSAIL STADIUM” professionally printed to the chest centre by the AFA kit room team — exact as worn by Messi during the fixture. Features include: Authentic Adidas HEAT.RDY player-issue fabric technology — ultra-lightweight, ventilated construction used only by players. Argentina national team emblem with two gold World Cup stars. Shirt number 10 applied to both chest and back in official AFA World Cup 2022 print. Correct internal Adidas code confirming issue-level garment. Official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Football Unites the World sleeve patches. A true piece of football history from Messi’s final and greatest World Cup — “The Last Dance”. Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal. - Match Context: Tournament: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 — Group C Fixture: Argentina 2–0 Mexico Date: 26th November 2022 Venue: Lusail Stadium Lionel Messi (64’) Enzo Fernández (87’) After a shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match, Argentina faced elimination if they failed to win. Under immense pressure, Messi delivered a captain’s performance — scoring a stunning goal from outside the box and creating the assist that sealed victory, reigniting Argentina’s campaign that would ultimately end with him lifting the World Cup trophy. - Player Features & Authentic Details: Construction: Adidas HEAT.RDY — player-issue only. Manufacture: Made in Argentina (player exclusives only; retail = Vietnam). Match Identification: “MEXICO 26 NOVEMBER 2022 LUSAIL STADIUM” printed match details. Badges: Official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Football Unites the World sleeve patches. Prints: Official AFA #10 Messi World Cup print (chest & back). Internal Label: Correct player-issue product code and wash tag formatting unique to player-worn/issued shirts. Material: Advanced micro-mesh ventilation and lightweight weave, distinct from commercial replica models. - Collector & Investment Significance: Historic Match Provenance: Issued for Argentina vs Mexico, one of the most crucial turning points of the tournament — the match that reignited Argentina’s path to the title. Ultra-Rare Manufacturing Origin: Made in Argentina, reserved exclusively for the AFA squad and not sold commercially. Unrepeatable Moment: Messi’s 7 goals, 3 assists, and Player of the Tournament performance cemented his status as the greatest of all time. Museum-Level Item: A World Cup match-issued shirt from the GOAT’s defining tournament — a true centrepiece for any elite collection or football investment portfolio. - Summary: A historic 2022 FIFA World Cup match-issued Argentina shirt prepared for Lionel Messi for the Group Stage fixture vs Mexico — the match in which he scored and assisted, leading Argentina back from the brink. Manufactured in Argentina exclusively for player use, featuring all correct World Cup match details, official patches, and authentic AFA player identifiers, this is an exceptionally rare and museum-worthy artefact from Messi’s greatest and final World Cup campaign. Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.