"We will see"
Lionel Messi does not rule out participation in the 2026 World Cup
Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi is not ruling out taking part in the 2026 World Cup!
"I'm trying not to be too hasty. I'm concentrating on enjoying every day. When the time comes, we'll see. I don't like to rush things. Hopefully I can keep playing at this level, because that makes me happy," Messi told the Spanish newspaper "Marca".
However, the 37-year-old also emphasized that he is more concerned with staying in top form than worrying about future milestones.
"I'm now concentrating more on feeling good, being happy and playing well. Whether I make it to the 2026 World Cup or not ... we'll see when the time comes," he said.
On December 18, 2022, Messi and the Argentinian national team were crowned world champions in the final against France in Qatar. For Messi, who had achieved everything in club soccer, it was the highlight of his career
Before the tournament, Messi had said that the Qatar finals would be his last. The next men's World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
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