Will Lionel Messi play the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The Argentina star said he hopes to be a part of the event next year and also revealed that head coach Lionel Scaloni wants him too.

El capitán de la selección argentina Lionel Messi aseguró que el equipo va a luchar al máximo para defender su título de

Lionel Messi hailed his former coach Pep Guardiola in an exclusive interview with ESPN, saying he has "something different" and is the "best of all of them." The wide-ranging interview, which will be released in full at 8 a.

Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi has opened up on his chances of being at the 2026 World Cup with the Albiceleste, as well as explaining why he feels Pep Guardiola is the best manager

El capitán de la selección argentina Lionel Messi aseguró que el equipo va a luchar al máximo para defender su título de campeón del mundo

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Argentina’s national team has been pulling top young talent away from Spain — including Lionel Messi himself — and a World Cup champion with La Albiceleste took a jab at La Roja over the situation.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has left the door open for Messi to play on for as long as he wants, with the iconic No.10 never going to be forced into international retirement. He has shown with Inter Miami in 2025, having helped them to a historic MLS Cup final appearance, that he has lost none of his match-altering magic.