- Lionel Messi is still ongoing at the age of 38 with Inter Miami and Argentina, but it is unclear whether he will play in the 2026 World Cup
- The veteran has shared his thoughts about the 2026 World Cup after his emotional match against Chile
- The Barcelona goalkeeper led Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup and will be hoping to defend the title if he plays in 2026
Lionel Messi will be 39 years old during the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in North America. He has shared his thoughts on whether he will take part in the tournament.
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Messi and Argentina are proud of one of the best teams in the world, and the squad that won the 2022 World Cup has remained to a large extent.
Although the star of Inter Miami He has passed his climax, has shown that he is still able to play an important role in a squad formed to develop his unique potential.
Lionel Messi figures with Argentina
Messi has played 194 matches with Argentina and scored 114 goals, giving approximately 61 goals, according to Transfermarkt.
Messi has played 26 World Cup matches, records, and scored 13 goals, third on the full -time list.
He won the Gold Ball award in the 2022 tournament in Qatar, defeating France’s Kylian Mbappé, who scored a hat-trick in the finals.
The World Cup victory strengthened his position as the best football player of all time, but a heated debate with Cristiano Ronaldo about the crown is underway.
He has won eight Ballon d’Or awards, many more for any player, last if in 2023.
Will Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?
Messi gave a heroic game at the FIFA 2022 World Cup, leading Argentina to win and may have strengthened his status as Goat.
He continued to win the Copa América and Argentina in 2021, and have already qualified for the 2024 tournament.
Messi will turn 39 during the tournament but has not yet made a decision if he will play. The Inter Miami star spoke about the possibility of playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 victory over Venezuela.
“As I said earlier about the World Cup that I don’t think I will play another one. Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I will not achieve.” said the legendary Barcelona.
“As I always say, I go day by day, depending on how I feel.
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What did Lionel Messi’s wife say?
Messi’s eight -year -old wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared a good message to her husband through Instagramand stimulate more rumors.
He posted a picture of Messi with their three children, followed by touching words.
“I am proud of you, every step you take and everything you have built with love and effort. It is Luck What is it for us to be with you on this trip !!! We love you. ”
Who is the football goat? Lionel Messi’s reply
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reminded Lionel Messi’s view of Goat’s debate after Ronaldo said he was the perfect player.
Messi was asked if he was the best player of all time after winning 2023 Ballon d’Or in front of Erling Haaland.
He said being included among the best players in history is a unique thing, and he doesn’t care about being the best in history.
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