Messi: “As long as I feel good I will play for the Argentine national team – Logic says that I will not compete in the 2026 World Cup”

Statements about his presence in Argentina national team did the Lionel Messiwho spoke about winning the World Cup held in Qatar, emphasized that as long as he feels physically healthy he will continue to provide for the Albiceleste, while he also answered whether he will compete in the 2026 World Cupwhich will be held in the US, Mexico and Canada.

What the Argentinian star said in detail:



On his future in the Argentine national team: “I have said this many times and this is the reality. I will always strive to perform to the best of my ability. I understand that I went to a lower quality league, but personal reasons also played a role in my decision. As long as I feel that I am good physically and that I can offer to the national team, I will do it. All I’m thinking about today is staying healthy so I can compete in the Copa America. To fight like I always did and try to become champions”.

On whether he will compete in the 2026 World Cup: “Time will tell if I’ll be there. I will be at an age (s.s. 39 years old) where logically I will not be in the situation I am in today. I have stated that I do not think I will go. Many people said that I will retire after the World Cup in Qatar, but on the contrary, now I want to be in the national team more than ever. After so many disappointments, we have experienced successes that we have never had before and I am enjoying it. I feel good in the team, which is united and healthy. We enjoy being together and I want to take advantage of that without thinking about the future. I’m not thinking about the 2026 World Cup and I’m not saying I 100% won’t compete in it, because anything can happen. Given my age, it would be reasonable not to go. Being realistic is hard.”

Winning the World Cup gave me peace of mind. I achieved something I had dreamed of and now I have achieved everything in football. This is the greatest happiness. I am proud and absolutely happy to have completed this challenge”!