Celia Cuccittini, Lionel Messi’s mother, moved Argentine fans with a brief message before the semifinal against England at the 2026 World Cup. The phrase appeared during a broadcast of Infama, while Argentina’s national team’s chances were being analyzed.
According to Vía País, journalist Karina Iavícoli revealed on air that she had received a message from Celia Messi. Her words were I choose to believe, an expression that once again connected with the atmosphere of hope that accompanied Argentina since the 2022 Qatar World Cup and that now reappeared in a buildup steeped in history.
The message gained momentum because the match against England is not just any match for La Albiceleste. After eliminating Switzerland, Lionel Scaloni’s team was looking to reach another final, while Messi faced one of his most important challenges of the tournament.