Lionel Messi’s Last Dance: adidas Celebrates Messi’s Final World Cup with El Ultimo Tango Pack

Published June 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Quick Facts

Featuring pairs of the Superstar, Handball Spezial, Adistar, and F50 Elite cleats, the Adistar and F50 both feature an Argentinian blue colorway with cream accents
The Superstar and Handball Spezial both arrive in an Ivory earth tone shade that borders grey and cream
The Lionel Messi adidas El Ultimo Tango Collection will be released June 5, 2026

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Lionel Messi adidas El Ultimo Tango Pack

It’s a special thing to watch a generational athlete who knows that a specific phase of their career is coming to a close. Whether that’s impending retirement, free agency, or league change, there’s a reckless abandon that comes with closure. For Lionel Messi, this summer’s World Cup will mark his sixth and likely final tournament, bringing extra focus to the Argentinian star, from fans and brands alike.

The End of an Era

After debuting a full clothing collection and multiple sneakers with the help of Kith and Messi’s longtime footwear sponsor, adidas, La Pulga is back with the Three Stripes for a collection of cleats and sneakers that calls back to Jordan’s famous final ride. The four-pack adidas Messi collection is called the El Ultimo Tango pack, or, in English, The Last Tango.

Featuring pairs of the Superstar, Handball Spezial, Adistar, and F50 Elite cleats, the Adistar and F50 both feature an Argentinian blue colorway with cream accents, Messi branding throughout, and sleek, shrouded tongues. The Superstar and Handball Spezial both arrive in an Ivory earth tone shade that borders grey and cream, with premium leather on the Superstar and suede on the Spezial, with more Messi branding on both.

Lionel Messi adidas El Ultimo Tango Collection Release Details

The Lionel Messi adidas El Ultimo Tango Collection will be released June 5, 2026 through adidas and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the F50 Elite retails for $280, the Superstar is $110, the Handball Spezial pair is $120, and the Adistar is $140. To keep up with all the latest Lionel Messi adidas news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.