Will you participate in the World Cup? Messi: I will watch the situation every day before making a decision, but I am very eager

Football     8:42am, 28 October 2025

Messi was interviewed by NBC, in which he talked about the 2026 World Cup. Will

represent Argentina in the 2026 World Cup?

Messi: "I don't know yet. I hope that I can maintain good condition and contribute to the national team if I can participate. After I start pre-season training at Inter Miami, I will observe my condition day by day to confirm whether I can really maintain 100% level, whether I can really contribute to the team and the national team, and then make a decision. I am eager to I hope to continue to help on the green field."

"Obviously I am looking forward to the World Cup. We have just won the last championship, and it is wonderful to be able to defend this honor on the field again, because it has always been my dream to wear the national team jersey, especially in this highest-level event in the world."

How does it feel to win the World Cup?

Messi: "This is my lifelong dream. In fact, this is the only honor missing in my career."

"I am very lucky to win everything, both individually and collectively, and I think this is every player's dream. When you ask any player what their dream is, they will tell you, to become a world champion."