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With less than 14 months to go till the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico, reigning champions Argentina will be a force to reckon with at the tournament. Their chances of making an iconic title defense will further be exacerbated with the inclusion of Lionel Messi in their squad. While a fit and in-form Messi makes it into any Argentine squad, the emphasis is on whether the veteran will still be playing for the National team till then.
Aged 37, the Inter Miami and Argentina No 10 has played 1093 matches, of which 191 have come for the Albiceleste. In a recent interview, the forward opened up about his thoughts on playing for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and possibly leading them to another title. Speaking with Simplemente Futbol, Messi said, “This year will be key to see what I decide regarding the 2026 World Cup. I would lie if I told you I’m not thinking about that…”.
Messi has been putting up impressive numbers for Miami this season, and despite recurring injuries, which will be the only thing that could possibly rule him out of the World Cup, has scored three goals and set up another two in 5 MLS appearances. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Argentine has added another five goals to his tally, including the majestic brace against LAFC in the Quarter-final turnaround.
Messi’s last goal for the National team came in October, 2024 in a hat-trick against Bolivia in World Cup qualification. The player has not featured for the Albiceleste in over five months, owing to injuries. Messi will be 38 in two months and will turn 39 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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