According to teammate, Rodrigo De Paul, Lionel Messi may yet be persuaded to continue playing for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The great, who is headed to Inter Miami, had stated that his final appearance on a platform like this was the FIFA World Cup 2022 game.
De Paul told TyC Sports after seeing Messi net the quickest goal of his remarkable career in a 2-0 win over Australia in Beijing: “There is a lot of time left before the World Cup – three years is a long time. The important thing is to always have him close, that he enjoys being here. “
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The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner said he has no intentions to appear at any international event because Qatar 2022’s World Cup victory gave him all the medals he needed to complete his collection. He does, however, continue to be a member of the Albiceleste team for the time being, with post-season friendlies being scheduled while in Asia. De Paul thinks that the 35-year-old legend should be given as much time as necessary to make a significant choice.
“We still have to qualify for the World Cup too, there is a Copa America before. There are a lot of things, he’s going to see how he feels. The most important thing we have is the next friendly match and then to start the World Cup qualifiers well, which is going to be very important. He can play until whatever day he wants, he’s one step ahead of everyone and that is his mentality, and he will never lose it.” he added.
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Messi led the Albiceleste to international success in Qatar. Prior to the competition, the 35-year-old had said he would not return for another. After confirming that he will soon be moving to MLS team Inter Miami, he has now reinforced that position.
Messi currently has 175 caps for Argentina and 103 goals, both of which are records for his always expanding resume. He is anticipated to continue playing for his nation until the Copa America 2024, which will be held in the US. With the choice made to join the David Beckham-owned Inter Miami in the MLS when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired and he entered the free agency pool, Messi is unquestionably moving to America for his club.
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