New Delhi. Argentina’s legendary footballer Lionel Messi has given such a statement before next year’s FIFA World Cup 2026, which has disappointed the fans. Under the leadership of Messi, who is included in the list of the world’s greatest footballers, Argentina won the title of world champion in 2022. In the title match, Argentina defeated France in the penalty shootout. Messi is in tremendous form. Under the leadership of Messi, Argentina has qualified for next year’s World Cup. The World Cup draws will also come late on Friday night. Meanwhile, fans will definitely be disappointed with Messi’s statement.

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Amidst the possibility of playing FIFA Football World Cup 2026, Lionel Messi has given a statement which has increased the surprise and disappointment among his fans. Messi has said that perhaps he will not be able to play the next World Cup. Lionel Messi said in an interview that he definitely wants to play the next World Cup, but it is also possible that he may not be a part of the team. Yes, like I said I would love to be there and watch the match live. This will be special for me.

Messi said that the World Cup is very special for us. We live it in a completely different way. We have very good players, and it has been visible for years. The team has improved further since the arrival of Lionel Scaloni. Everyone has the same thinking. This is a team full of winners, who have strong mindsets. Everyone wants to win. You must have seen the players giving their all in training. This is the great strength of this group and this national team.

He said that after winning the World Cup, your confidence increases and the enthusiasm to prepare for the next competition also increases. The team will enter the World Cup with the confidence of defending its title. However, the game is full of uncertainty. Any other team can make things difficult for us.

Lionel Messi will turn 39 in 2026. There is every possibility that Messi will say goodbye to international football after playing the World Cup next year, but his statement that he will not be a part of the next football has created a feeling of disappointment among his millions of fans around the world. Messi had made Argentina win the last World Cup under his captaincy. Along with being a captain, he also played an important role as a player.

If Lionel Messi plays in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will be a record-breaking feat anyway. No player in the history of football has been able to participate in six World Cups before. Lionel Messi has scored 50 goals so far in MLS in three seasons with Miami. He started 2023 with 1 goal in 6 games, then delivered a strong 2024 season with 20 goals in 19 games. His best year has been 2025, with 29 goals in 28 matches. He has also made 35 assists in 53 league matches.