Sad News Today, It Turns Out Lionel Messi Certainly Does Not Appear at the 2026 World Cup
There is sad news today, it turns out that Lionel Messi is confirmed not to appear at the 2026 World Cup. Was confirmed by Lionel Messi that he will not appear at the 2026 World Cup. The player nicknamed La Pulga successfully led Argentina to the championship title at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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"I have said several times before, the 2022 World Cup is the last for me," he said when asked by China's Titan Sports.
It turns out that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is Messi's Last World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will take place in three countries, namely the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Messi turns 36 on June 24. This means that he will be 39 years old at the 2026 World Cup.
"I'll see how things go. But in theory, I'm not thinking about participating in the next World Cup," said the new Inter Miami player.
Also read: And Finally... Lionel Messi Officially Announces Joining Inter Miami.
Messi has not retired from the Argentine national team. He served as team captain in the squad nicknamed La Albiceleste.
Messi is playing for Argentina in the FIFA Matchday against Australia. The match took place on Thursday (15/6/2023) night at the Workers' Stadium, in Beijing, China.
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