Messi as a spectator at the 2026 World Cup?

Messi is not sure to attend the 2026 World Cup.

In a conversation with ESPN , the legendary captain of Argentina admitted that he is not sure if he will participate in the tournament held in the US - Canada - Mexico next summer, although the opportunity to make history is still open.

If he plays, Messi will join Cristiano Ronaldo in six World Cups. However, he himself believes that possibility is unlikely. "I hope I can attend. I've said it many times," Messi shared. "The worst thing I will do is go to the World Cup as a spectator. However, being there is still something special."

Messi called the World Cup an experience beyond all emotional limits, especially for the Argentine people after the sweet memory of the 2022 championship in Qatar. That time, Messi scored twice in the thrilling final against France, received the Golden Ball and finally lifted the trophy he had been chasing for nearly two decades.

Despite leaving open the possibility of competing in the summer of 2026, Leo is not pessimistic about the future of the "Albiceleste". He affirmed that the team under Lionel Scaloni possesses a generation full of desire: "We have great players. The winning spirit, enthusiasm, competition spread every day in training sessions, in every match".

Argentina are currently in the top seed pot for the 2026 World Cup and will find out their opponents after the draw takes place at the Kennedy Center, Washington DC at 11:00 p.m. on December 5 (Vietnam time). With or without Messi, the defending champions are still considered strong candidates.

Source: https://znews.vn/messi-lam-khan-gia-tai-world-cup-2026-post1608569.html