Following Argentina's dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the semi-finals on 15/6 (morning of 16/7, hanoi time), a festive football atmosphere swept across social media. Many vietnamese celebrities shared their admiration for captain Lionel Messi's performance.

Singer Le Minh, a member of the group MTV, views Argentina's journey in the world cup 2026 as symbolic. He recalled the 1986 tournament when Diego Maradona made history with his "hand of god" goal against England in the quarter-finals, paving the way for the South American side's second world title. 40 years later, Messi has played a pivotal role in leading Argentina to the final. "Maradona captivated the world with his rebellious play, while Messi has won over fans with his resilience, humility, and nearly flawless football style", Le Minh said.

As a devoted fan of Lionel Messi, singer Quoc Thien shared that he experienced "bated breath" moments while watching the semi-final, particularly when Argentina faced pressure after conceding a goal in the 55th minute. "No joy compares to the moment Messi's two assists helped Argentina stage a comeback to win", he stated. According to the singer, the upcoming historic final between Argentina and Spain is a "dream match" for global football fans.

Sharing similar sentiments, My Tam expressed happiness that her beloved team and player secured a spot in the final. "I witnessed a truly wonderful match", the singer enthused. Earlier, she wore Messi's number 10 jersey to AT&T Stadium in Dallas, the US, to cheer for Argentina during their match against Austria. My Tam closely followed Messi's performance throughout the world cup 2026. In the opening match, she blew a kiss to the superstar through the screen when he shined with a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria.

Meanwhile, songwriter Bui Cong Nam revealed that he "fell in love" with the superstar's playing style over the past 20 years. Earlier this month, during a tour in the US, Bui Cong Nam immersed himself in the fervent atmosphere in the stands of Atlanta Stadium to support his idol. He recounted an unforgettable experience watching Argentina's spectacular comeback against Egypt in the round of 16, scoring three consecutive goals in just the final 13 minutes to win 3-2. "Messi always knows how to captivate fans of the beautiful game with moments of genius on the field", the songwriter said.

Argentina will face Spain in the world cup 2026 final at 2h on 20/7 (hanoi time) at MetLife Stadium, the US. The match promises to attract millions of viewers globally, including fans in Vietnam.

Hoang Dung