Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Messi Hopes to Play in 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi, who is 38 years old, said he hopes to play in the 2026 World Cup to help Argentina defend their title.
He won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.
Messi said he will play if his body is healthy enough.
If he can't play, he still wants to be there to watch and support his team.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Messi is a very important player for Argentina, and he wants to be part of the team in some way.
Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, wants Messi to be involved in any role, believing the team can defend the title without him.
Lionel Messi hopes to play in the 2026 World Cup for Argentina if his body holds up.
Messi will play if his body holds up, otherwise he wants to be there to watch and support the team.
Argentina is the defending champion after winning the 2022 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, starting on June 29, 2026.
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni wants Messi involved in any role, believing the team can defend the title without him.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Argentina's football team
- What
- Messi's potential participation in the 2026 World Cup
- When
- 2026 World Cup
- Where
- United States, Mexico, Canada
- Why
- Messi wants to support Argentina's title defense and the team believes they can defend the title with or without him
Messi's Participation
Argentina's Performance
Messi's Role
Messi's Participation
Messi hopes to play in the 2026 World Cup if his body holds up and wants to be involved in any role.
Argentina's Performance
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni wants Messi around the team even if he doesn't play, believing the team can defend the title without him.
- Player
- Lionel Messi
- Team
- Argentina
- Current Age
- 38
- 2022 World Cup
- Defending Champions
- 2026 World Cup Hosts
- United States, Mexico, Canada
- Tournament Start Date
- June 29, 2026
- Coach's Stance
- Lionel Scaloni wants Messi in any role
Sources
‘At worst, I’ll be watching 2026 World Cup live’: Lionel Messi hoping to play in Argentina’s title defence
'I'd love to be there': Lionel Messi confirms his plans to play 2026 FIFA World Cup; Scaloni wants him in the team
