Argentine star Lionel Messi confirmed his desire to participate in the 2026 World Cup and contribute to Tango‘s title defense campaign, but at the same time he first wants to ensure his physical ability to participate in the tournament.
Messi will turn 39 years old next June 24, that is, in the middle of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico between June 11 and July 19 of next year, with the participation of 48 teams for the first time.
Leo, the American captain of Inter Miami, stressed that he will “listen to his body” before deciding whether he can participate in next year’s edition of the World Cup.
Liu said in an interview with the American network “NBC News” that it is “a wonderful thing for him to be able to participate in the World Cup,” adding: “I would like to. I would like to be there, to be in good health, and to be an essential part of helping my country’s national team, if I go there.”
He explained: “I will evaluate this on a daily basis when I start the preparation period for next season with Inter Yamy, and I will see if I am 100% ready, if I am able to be useful to the group, to the national team, and then I will make the decision.”
Messi, winner of the Ballon d’Or 8 times, wants to have another opportunity to prove his worth in the biggest football tournaments, stressing: “I am very eager because it is the World Cup. We are competing in it after winning the title in the last edition. Having the opportunity to defend the title again is amazing.”
Messi concluded his statements in this regard by saying: “Playing with the national team is always a dream, especially in official tournaments.”
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