Lionel Messi, Patrick Mahomes Swap Autographed Argentina, Chiefs Jerseys in Photo

Lionel Messi and Patrick Mahomes swapped autographed Argentina national football team and Kansas City Chiefs jerseys in a moment captured on social media by Major League Soccer.

Mahomes and Messi, both of whom are sponsored by adidas, met up to star in the brand's new short film.

The two have met multiple times in the past. Mahomes is notably a part owner of MLS' Sporting Kansas City, and he met up with Messi prior to Inter Miami's game with the club in April 2024.

They also posed with the World Cup trophy in April.

Argentina is looking for back-to-back World Cups. Messi hasn't officially been announced as a participant on the 2026 squad, although one can surmise it's far more likely than not the legend will be playing. In the meantime, he's leading Inter Miami through the MLS season and group play at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Meanwhile, Mahomes, the three-time Super Bowl champion, is hoping to lead the Chiefs back to the championship after his team fell 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles last season. Kansas City has notably won the AFC five of the last six seasons.