Messi played nearly two decades on Argentina's national team.
For those without tickets to the match, New York City is hosting one of its largest public watch parties on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
Argentina's Lionel Messi is just a win away from his second World Cup title.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to take place Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year's tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece.
The midfielder was found dead at a property in Cape Town, weeks after playing in three of the country's World Cup group games.