LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Nicolas Tagliafico asserts that if Argentina retains the Copa America, Lionel Messi aims to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
Messi recently secured his first World Cup victory with Argentina, winning the 2022 tournament and claiming the player of the tournament accolade with ten goal contributions.
Despite initially expressing no intention to play in the 2026 World Cup after joining Inter Miami in June, Messi seems more open to the possibility.
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He emphasized his focus on the upcoming Copa America and stated that, considering his condition and sentiments at the time, his participation in the World Cup would be evaluated.
Argentina, on a winning streak in CONMEBOL qualifiers, gears up for upcoming matches against Uruguay and Brazil.
Messi, having completed his maiden MLS season, anticipates a break before returning to play a preseason friendly for Inter Miami against Newell’s Old Boys in February.