With less than 14 months to go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Mexico, in the reign of Champion Argentina, there will be a force to talk again with the tournament. Their possibility of protecting a iconic title will be extended with more inclusion of Lionel Messi in their squad. While a fit and in-form Messi makes it in any Argentine squad, it has been emphasized whether experienced will still be playing for the national team.
At the age of 37, Inter Miami and Argentina No. 10 have played 1093 matches, out of which 191 have come for Albicalest. In a recent interview, forward opened his ideas about playing for their country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and possibly inspired him to another title. Talking with Simplement Fubol, Messi said, “This year will be important to see what I decide about the 2026 World Cup. I will lie if I told you that I am not thinking about that …”.
Messi is putting influential numbers for Miami in this season, and despite recurring injuries, the only thing that will probably have out of the World Cup, scored three goals and set one and two in 5 MLS performances. In the ConcacAF Champions Cup, Argentina pairs another five goals in her tally, including a royal brace against LAFC in the quarter -final turnaround.
Messi’s last goal for the national team came into a hat -trick against Bolivia in the World Cup qualification in October 2024. The player has not shown for Albicalest in five months, due to injuries. Messi will be 38 years old in two months and will turn 39 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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