This ticket commemorates the FIFA World Cup debut of Lionel Messi at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Messi made his first World Cup appearance for the Argentina national football team against Serbia and Montenegro national football team, coming off the bench to score and provide an assist in a dominant 6–0 victory. At just 18 years old, he became the youngest Argentine to play and score in a World Cup, announcing his arrival on the global stage.
 
This match marked the beginning of Messi’s World Cup journey — a career that would span five tournaments and ultimately culminate in lifting the trophy in 2022. A ticket from his 2006 debut captures the very first chapter of that historic path, before the records, before the captaincy, and before global immortality. For collectors focused on iconic debuts and generational talent, this piece represents the origin of Messi’s unforgettable World Cup legacy.