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Leo returned this Saturday to action with Inter Miami in their MLS match against Columbus Crew, which ended in a 2–2 draw. The Argentine stepped onto the pitch at Un Stadium in the 53rd minute. The next match will take place on August 5, in the opening round of the Leagues Cup, where Inter Miami will face Atlético San Luis from Mexico.

Leo closed the 2026 World Cup as the player with the most matches in the history of the tournament, with 34 appearances, and as the footballer with the most minutes accumulated, with 3,055. He also became the player with the most wins, with 23, and the all‑time top assist provider, with 12 goal passes.

In addition, Leo reached 21 World Cup goals, a figure that places him as the second‑highest scorer in the competition. The Argentine completed his sixth World Cup after featuring in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 editions.

Leo will play the 2026 World Cup final this Sunday with Argentina against Spain. The Argentine heads into the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals, after providing both assists in Argentina’s semifinal victory over England.

Throughout history, the two national teams have faced each other 14 times, with an evenly balanced record: 6 wins for Argentina, 6 wins for Spain, and 2 draws.

Leo has scored two goals against Spain in friendly matches: the first in Argentina’s 4–1 victory in 2010, and the second in a 2–1 defeat in 2009.

Argentina will play in the World Cup final for the second consecutive time after defeating England 2-1 in the semifinals, in a match where Leo provided both assists.

The Argentine now has 8 goals and 4 assists in this World Cup and will face Spain this Sunday for the fourth time, having scored twice against them.

Leo takes to the field this Wednesday in the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Argentina in Atlanta, aiming to secure a place in a second consecutive World Cup final.

The Argentine heads into this crucial clash as the tournament’s top scorer, with eight goals and two assists.

Wednesday’s encounter will be the sixth World Cup meeting between the two national teams.

Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3–1 in a match where Leo provided the assist for the opening goal. Argentina will face England in the semifinals next Wednesday, July 15.