After hoisting his first World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi mentioned that event could be his final, however now it seems he is open to the potential of enjoying within the 2026 occasion.
“Due to age it’s going to be tough to make 2026,” Messi, 35, informed Diario Ole, a sports activities newspaper in Argentina. “I really like enjoying soccer and whereas I really feel like I am in fine condition and having fun with this, I’ll maintain at it. It looks like a very long time till the following World Cup, nevertheless it will depend on how my profession goes.”
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni would like to see the famous person — who’s considered one of solely six gamers to compete in 5 World Cups — go well with up for the following World Cup, which might be held in the US, Canada and Mexico.
“I believe Messi could make it to the following World Cup,” Scaloni informed Spanish radio Calvia FM final month. “It’s going to rely rather a lot on what he needs and what occurs over time, that he feels good. The doorways will all the time be open. He’s completely satisfied on the pitch, and for us (it) could be good.”
After scoring seven objectives within the 2022 World Cup, Messi might develop into the World Cup’s all-time main scorer if he fits up in 2026. He has 13 objectives, three behind record-holder Miroslav Klose of Germany.