Lionel Messi and his Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni have refused confirm if the superstar will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi, 38, remains non-committal about a 2026 World Cup appearance despite leading Argentina's qualifiers. He cited his current form and the advantage of playing in the US, where Inter Miami is based,

The Argentine will be 39 years old during next summer’s World Cup.

FIFA announced a new award on Nov. 5. It has very little to do with the sport's on-field product.

FIFA confirmed that Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal would not face each other in the 2026 World Cup group stage, finalizing the tournament draw setup. With less than 200 days to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup,

Inter Miami claims its first Eastern Conference title with a 5-1 victory. Lionel Messi's potential 47th career trophy faces recognition questions beyond MLS.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a landmark edition, featuring 48 teams for the first time, with the USA, Canada, and Mexico serving as co-hosts.