Messi's plans for 2026 World Cup? 'One day at a time'

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi works out during a training session, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of ...
Yahoo! Sports

Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup, says it's unlikely he'll make it

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar may have been the last of Lionel Messi's career. After making all the difference on a special night for him, the Argentine star did not confirm his participation in ...
USA Today

Lionel Messi undecided about 2026 World Cup: What he said after final match in Argentina

Lionel Messi is undecided about playing in the 2026 World Cup. Messi, the 38-year-old Argentine World Cup champion, acknowledged his health would be at the forefront of his decision to ...
NBC Chicago

Lionel Messi on 2026 World Cup: ‘I would like to be there'

Lionel Messi is hopeful he'll be playing for Argentina to help defend its World Cup title when soccer’s biggest event comes to North America next summer. Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, ...
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Lionel Messi evaluates World Cup chances and sizes up retirement – ‘I don’t want to be a burden’

Inter Miami star and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has evaluated his chances of being at the World Cup and when he might retire. The 38-year-old recently signed an extension in Miami until 2028, ...
Reuters

Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and ...