Will Lionel Messi Play FIFA World Cup 2026? Argentina Legend Drops MASSIVE Hint

Two years ago, Lionel Messi achieved the one accomplishment that alluded him throughout his career when he finally won the FIFA World Cup in 2022. With him now reaching the twilight stage of his career at 37 years old, many are wondering whether he will be part of the next FIFA World Cup in 2026 which is set to take place in USA, Canada and Mexico. The Argentine legend has now finally dropped a major hint as to whether he will indeed feature in the showpiece event two years later.

We Will See: Messi Responds To FIFA World Cup 2026 QueriesLionel Messi was asked whether he would indeed play in the 2026 FIFA WorldCup after he received the America Legend Award from the Spanish publication Marca. He said that he will see, as he does not like to accelerate time and look ahead as he tries to enjoy every day."At the moment, we will see. I don't like to accelerate time or look ahead. I try to enjoy every day. I hope I can keep playing at this level to feel good and be happy," Messi said. Value Being Happy More Than Reaching World Cup 2026Lionel Messi said that he is happy as long he gets to do what he loves, as he values being happy more than reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026. He has not set a goal yet to reach the mega tournament which is set to take place in just 2 years."When I get to do what I love, I am happy. I value that more than reaching the 2026 tournament. I haven't set a goal to reach the World Cup, but more so to live day-to-day and be well." Messi Equals Cristiano Ronaldo RecordLionel Messi continued to break records at the age of 37, as he equalled a massive Cristiano Ronaldo record by smashing a hat-trick in a World Cup Qualifiers match for Argentina against Bolivia. With his 10th hat-trick for Argentina, Messi equalled Ronaldo to become the player with the most international hat-tricks.