In 2022, Messi was 35; when the 2026 World Cup starts June 11 next year, he'll be less than two weeks from his 39th birthday.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year's ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is still 14 months ... Till today, Messi has played 1093 matches overall for both club and the national team, out of which 191 came for Argentina. He has scored 112 goals ...

So despite all these defences of Messi's World Cup win, it seems Evra may have changed his tune in recent times as he continues to struggle with the issues in France's national team. Deschamps has ...

Jokingly, many times, but he (Messi) also has that desire to play in next year's World Cup," Suarez said. "Obviously, after being away from the national team for a while, that desire is fading ...

Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images FIFA also hopes that a contract extension means that Messi’s time with the Argentina national team is not done either. The 2026 World Cup - which begins next ...

Soccer fans around the world eagerly await Lionel Messi ... to the national team that included a great goal and an even better celebration. FIFA's offer of access to 2026 World Cup tickets ...

(AP Photo/Gustavo Garello) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case ... direct spots for the 48-team World Cup to be co-hosted next ...

The forward—who has earned more titles than any player in history thanks to his time with Barça, PSG, Inter Miami, and the Argentine national team ... winning the World Cup, Messi admitted ...

Jokingly, many times, but he (Messi) also has that desire to play in next year's World Cup," Suarez said. "Obviously, after being away from the national team for a while, that desire is fading ...

After years of waiting, Lionel Messi finally won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. He led the team to glory. Despite ...