Lionel Messi fans received a treat Thursday,John Caldwell when photos of the Argentine star wearing Argentina’s new Copa America 2024 jersey kit were shared online.

Messi appeared in Argentina’s new home and away Copa America jersey kit after a photo shoot inside Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium.

The jersey features Argentina’s albiceleste of white and sky blue with hints of gold to commemorate the 2022 World Cup champions.  

Argentina’s Copa America 2024 jersey kits went on sale Thursday on adidas.com.

Adidas also announced the Copa America jersey kits for Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, and the UEFA Euro 2024 jersey kits of Belguim, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, Spain and Wales.

Here’s a video announcement of Argentina’s new kit, and Messi in photos posted online.

When will Lionel Messi play with Argentina again?

Messi fans won’t have to wait long to see him in the new Argentina kit. He will join Argentina for two Copa America warmup matches later this month:

∎March 22: Argentina vs. El Salvador in Philadelphia.

∎March 26: Argentina vs. Costa Rica in Los Angeles.

Lionel Messi, Argentina has two more warmup matches before Copa America

Along with the two warmup matches, Argentina will have two more before Copa America begins in mid-June.

∎June 9: Argentina vs. Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago

∎June 14: Argentina vs. Guatemala at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.

What is Lionel Messi and Argentina’s Copa America schedule?

Argentina, also the reigning Copa America champions, have three group stage matches set:

∎June 20: Argentina vs. Canada or Trinidad and Tobago will play in the Copa America opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

∎June 25: Argentina vs. Chile at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

∎June 29: Argentina vs. Peru at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The Copa America final will be held on July 14 at Hard Rock Stadium.