Argentina became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with a successful South American qualifying campaign.

Despite having 195 caps for the national team and scoring 114 goals, Messi has yet to confirm whether he will continue to wear the light blue shirt in next summer's football festival.

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Messi wants to be in the best shape before the 2026 World Cup - Photo: CNN

Sharing with Spanish magazine SPORT, Messi admitted that he "doesn't want to be a burden" on the Argentina team.

" It's special to play for the national team, especially in official tournaments. Especially when you consider the significance of the World Cup, because Argentina are the defending champions.

But as I said, I don't want to be a burden to the team. I want to be physically fit, to be sure I can help and contribute to the Albicelestes.

The season in the US is much different than in Europe. Inter Miami will have a pre-season at the beginning of the year, and play many games before the World Cup.

I will see how things go day by day and see if I am physically fit enough to compete in the tournament."

Coach Lionel Scaloni recently still included Messi in the squad for friendly matches in November. However, the Argentine captain also said:

"Argentina now can play the same way with Messi or without Messi. It was more complicated before because we had to change some players. "

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/messi-tuyen-bo-lon-khien-fan-argentina-hoang-mang-2461485.html