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Messi admitted that he continues to deliberate over his desire to participate in the next edition of the World Cup, set to take place next year. The cat is finally out of the bag. Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi finally broke his silence regarding the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup by stating that he continues to deliberate over representing Argentina yet again in the global showcase next year.
Footballing circles have been rife with reports speculating on whether or not the 38-year-old Messi will be lacing his boots up for his beloved Argentina yet again in 2026. It seems as if the Argentine hasn’t had enough of the same, though, as in a recent interview with ESPN’s Simplemente Fútbol, Messi admitted that he continues to deliberate over his desire to participate in the next edition of the World Cup, set to take place next year. “This year will be important to see what I decide regarding the 2026 World Cup," Messi exclaimed.
“I would lie if I told you I’m not thinking about that [Playing the World Cup]." Lionel Messi, 35, went into the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with the weight of the world on his shoulders (from the shattering 2014 World Cup final loss) and delivered on every front, scoring seven goals in as many matches, while also providing three assists. After an absolute goalfest of a final, where the Argentine went toe-to-toe with France’s Kylian Mbappe in a 3-3 tie that went down to penalties, Messi was finally able to exorcise his past demons to win Argentina and himself the World Cup: the one trophy that had eluded him all his life.
“To be able to say that I have achieved everything in football is something that is really valuable," Messi stated. “That’s why I always say that I am very grateful to God for everything He has bestowed upon me. God has given me all of that.
" Messi has been on an absolute tear, living his best life, since arriving in the MLS in 2023. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is seemingly happy in Miami and hopes to extend his current deal for another year, despite multiple rumors about a potential move back to Barcelona. The new contract with Inter Miami is also supposedly being constructed to help Messi remain in optimum physical shape to aid him in competing at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, whilst also wrapping up a complete season in Miami.
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