Argentina footballer Lionel Messi says he will not go to the 2026 World Cup
Argentina striker Lionel Messi spoke about participation in the 2026 World Cup. His words are quoted by Marca with reference to Titan Sports.
The football player said that the World Cup 2022 in Qatar was the last for him. “I will see how everything goes, but, in theory, no, I will not go to the next World Cup,” said Messi.
On June 7, Messi announced his move to Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami. It was noted that this will help him take part in the 2026 World Cup.
At the World Cup held in Qatar, Messi, together with the Argentina national team, became the world champion and was recognized as the most valuable player of the tournament. In addition, the International Football Federation named the striker the best player of 2022.
The 2026 World Cup will take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The tournament will be held in three countries at the same time for the first time. At this point, Messi will be 39 years old.
Source: Lenta
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