Recently extended until 2028 with his club Inter Miami, everything suggests that Lionel Messi is not done with football. However, the Argentinian has won almost everything at club level. Whether it's his four Champions League, his ten Liga, or even his eight Ballon d'Or won jointly with FC Barcelona and PSG.
In selection too, Pulga has nothing more to prove. His 2022 World Cup as well as his two Copa Americas speak in his favor. One of the only challenges remaining would be to offer the first MLS championship title to David Beckham's franchise in the coming weeks, as his record is so complete. Enough to cast doubt on his participation in the next world championship, scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in North America?
At 38 years old (39 next June), the problem is not so much motivation. “It’s an amazing thing to be able to take part in a World Cup, and I would love to be there”he admitted to the American channel NBC News. It's more a question of whether his body will respond.
Messi wants to be “100%”
“I would like to be there, be healthy and contribute greatly to the national team, if I am there”continues Lionel Messi, before delaying. “I will evaluate it day by day when I start pre-season next year with Inter Miami and see if I can be 100%, if I can be useful to the group, to the national team, and then make a decision. »
A certain caution which, once again, counterbalances with his unfailing motivation. “Obviously, I’m really looking forward to it, because it’s a World Cup. We have just won the last World Cup, and to be able to defend our title on the field again is spectacular, because it is always a dream to play with the national team, especially in official competition. »
