On Thursday, the World Cup-winning Argentine national team will play a friendly match against the Austrian national team in Beijing. Before the meeting, seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi made a statement For Titan SportsHe said whether there will be a World Cup in 2026.
At the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi reached his climax, leading the team to the World Cup title and scoring the only victory that has so far missed the tournament. After the World Cup, many were sure that Messi, who was chosen as the best player in the tournament, would retire from the national team, but he confirmed that he really loves the game. In this regard, the Argentine national team’s trip to Beijing raised questions about the possibility of Messi’s presence in the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
“I do not think so” – Messi answered when asked if he could still play in 2026. That was my last tournament. I’ve seen how it goes, but on principle I won’t go to the next World Cup. – He completed Messiwho said he would definitely be there in the right place, but with his great luck it seemed to be there.
“I told you before, I don’t think I’ll play in the next World Cup. My position hasn’t changed either. One of the great chances to win the Ballon d’Or by captaining Argentina to the World Cup, we want to be there, but we’re happy,” added the 35-year-old forward. Just.
“If I get it, I’ll give it, otherwise nothing will happen either. What is its importance to me? At this point, running is no longer true. But I have always said that the victories achieved with the team are much more important than the individual victories, and winning the World Cup also stands out among them. He said Lionel Messiwho recently signed with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, says it’s because he’s a little tired of being in the spotlight all the time.
