Lionel Messi Speaks On Playing In 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, has not ruled out participating in the 2026 World Cup.
However, the 35-year-old acknowledges that competing in the tournament will be challenging due to age.

Messi had stated that his final tournament would be in Qatar in 2022.

But Messi has now said that he would be willing to play in the USA, Canada, and Mexico in three years.

“Making it in 2026 will be difficult due to age.

I’m going to keep playing football even though I feel like I’m in good shape and enjoying it. I love it.

Messi stated to the Argentine publication Diario Olé, “It seems like a long time until the next World Cup, but it depends on how my career is going.”