Soccer fans around the world eagerly await Lionel Messi ’s decision on playing in the 2026 World Cup. The wait could continue until the end of this year. Messi, the Argentine World Cup champion and Inter Miami star, said he thinks about playing in the next World Cup but will first consider his health before reaching a final decision.

Lionel Messi has addressed growing speculation about his potential participation in the 2026 World Cup, refusing to rule out the possibility of leading Argentina's title defence. The 37-year-old football icon finally captured the prestigious trophy in Qatar 2022,

Lionel Messi opened up about his future plans with the FIFA World Cup 2026 scheduled to be hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, just about a year away. Argentina will hope to defend their title, which they won in 2022 in Qatar,