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Messi Laughs During Security Check Ahead of World Cup Match

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Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team underwent security checks at Miami airport.
The team was preparing for a World Cup match against Cape Verde in the round of 32.
During the check, a lighter for barbecues was found in a teammate's bag, causing Messi to laugh.
Security measures for the 2026 World Cup are consistent for all participants.

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On July 2, 2026, Lionel Messi and the Argentine national football team underwent security screening at an airport. This occurred before their flight to Miami, where they were scheduled to play against Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.

During the security check, Messi was seen passing through a metal detector. According to Proto Thema, a lighter, used by Argentinians for barbecues, was found in teammate Romero's bag. Messi reportedly reacted to this by bursting into laughter.

CNN Greece noted that the security measures for the 2026 World Cup are consistent for all individuals, including star players like Messi.

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