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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title.
Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and now head into the Round of 16 for a matchup against the tiny island nation Cape Verde, which stunned observers with a second-place finish in Group H. The winner will take on the victor of a Round of 16 faceoff between Australia and Egypt.
Whether you’re cheering on Argentina or want a piece of sporting history, the merch site Fanatics has a handful of autographed Lionel Messi collectibles available for purchase right now. From jerseys to trading cards and even a signed 2026 FIFA World Cup ball, each of the items are certified to be authentic and officially licensed for sale by Fanatics. And since these are were all hand-signed by the soccer star, no two pieces will be exactly alike, ensuring that you will own a true, one-of-a-kind collector’s item.
Here’s a look at some of the autographed Messi pieces available as of this writing. What we like: unlike eBay and other sites, you don’t have to place or win a bid to get your hands on this signed Messi merch. Fans and collectors alike can simply click “add to cart.”
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed 2022-23 Home Jersey
For a limited time, take 30% off this piece with the promo code BRAVE at Fanatics.com.
Fanatics has this autographed Messi jersey hand-signed by the legend himself. The signature is on the national team’s 2022-23 kit, which was sponsored by Adidas. The front of the jersey features an Adidas logo and an embroidered AFA crest for the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino or Argentine Football Association. Messi’s number 10 is seen on both sides of the jersey, with the player’s autograph sitting just below the number on the back.
Fanatics says all of the signed Messi items on their site are officially-licensed, and each one comes with an individually-numbered, tamper-evident hologram that can be verified for authenticity online.
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed Framed 2022-23 Home Jersey
You can also get the same autographed Messi jersey in a 34.25 x 42-inch frame.
This hand-signed piece of memorabilia would look great adorning the walls of your office or den, and makes a great gift for sports fans too. You can also apply the promo code BRAVE for 30% off this piece online.
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed 50th Anniversary Jersey
Adidas released this light blue jersey in 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its partnership with Argentina.
This special-edition kit features a distinctive v-neck design, retro styling and gold emblems, including a 70s-inspired team crest.
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed FIFA 2026 World Cup Soccer Ball
This World Cup ball is selling fast so we recommend scooping it up while it’s still available.
One of the most popular pieces of autographed Lionel Messi merch online is this signed World Cup soccer ball. Messi’s signature is seen on the side of this polyurethane ball, with his black marker autograph set against the soccer ball’s multi-color design.
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed Adidas 2026 World Cup Jersey
La Pulga also signed this Argentina jersey ahead of the World Cup tournament.
Messi’s signature adorns the back of this official 2026 FIFA World Cup Argentina jersey, which was once again released in partnership with Adidas. The blue and white stripes of the South American nation is once again the foundation of this jersey, with Messi’s autograph seen in silver over a sporty, stylized number 10 on the back of the shirt.
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In addition to the Adidas and AFA logos on the front, there is also a FIFA logo in gold. The back of the jersey also has the number 1893, a nod to the founding year of the Argentine Football Association.
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed Argentina 2024-25 Home Jersey
This jersey features Messi’s signature on the front.
This piece features the star’s autograph on the front chest of Argentina’s 2024-25 home kit. Note that all of the above jerseys are not game-worn jerseys but rather authentic replicas of the shirts seen on Messi and co. on the field.
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed Adidas F50 Messi Elite Soccer Cleat
Messi’s signature can also be found on his official soccer cleat.
In addition to making the team jerseys for Argentina, Adidas also designs Messi’s signature soccer cleat, dubbed the “F50 Messi Elite.” First released last year, the shoes above feature a Miami-inspired colorway that celebrates Messi’s current team, Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. This is a right-foot cleat that was personally autographed by Messi. If this is sold out, you can find a signed left-foot cleat here.
You can also find out more about Messi’s signature shoe and shop the latest styles and colorways on the Adidas website.
Lionel Messi Argentina National Team Autographed 2018 Panini Prizm World Cup Card
Fanatics also has a number of autographed Messi soccer cards available for purchase online.
This Messi trading card is taken from the Panini Prizm deck released in conjunction with the 2018 World Cup in Russia (where Argentina lost to eventual champions France in the Round of 16). The card features an image of the star forward in his national team kit with his autograph in blue on the front. The card is housed in an acrylic case for protection and easy display.
Fanatics says the card has been officially authenticated and graded 9/10 by PSA (the Professional Sports Authenticator service).
Lionel Messi of course lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy for Argentina four years later in 2022, capturing the one major honor that had previously eluded him.
You can find more official Messi merch, jerseys and collectibles online at Fanatics.com.
Superstar Messi Signed Poster
Amazon, meantime, has fan-made merch and collectibles with facsimile signatures available as well.
This poster measures 16 x 24 inches in size and features photos from every era of Messi’s career. The poster comes unframed and ships in a rolled tube from Amazon. Note: this is not an officially-licensed release so it’s a great pickup for casual fans but not recommended for true collectors.
Lionel Messi Inter Miami CF Facsimile Signed Funko POP! Soccer Figurine
You can also pick up Messi’s official Inter Miami Funko Pop figurine.
This licensed release features a vinyl figure of Messi in his MLS team’s iconic pink soccer uniform, with a copy of the soccer star’s autograph that has been laser-transferred onto the front of the box. Your purchase on Amazon includes a plastic protector case to keep the box intact.
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