Argentina Awaits Lionel Messi’s Decision on 2026 World Cup Participation

Quick Summary

• Lionel Messi’s World Cup Victory (2022): Messi led Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup in 2022, defeating france in the final on penalties. This triumph solidified his legacy in football after an earlier setback during the 2014 finals against Germany.
• Future Speculation (2026 World Cup): At age 38 during the next tournament, whether Messi will play remains uncertain. Argentina’s head coach Lionel scaloni emphasized it’s up to Messi and urged calm discussions instead of pressuring him for a decision.
• Argentina’s Performance Without Messi: In qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina convincingly defeated Brazil (4-1) and Uruguay without Messi playing.
• Statements from Team Members:

– Striker julian Alvarez expressed optimism, stating with Messi they could have scored more goals.
– Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul highlighted that Argentina performs best when their No. 10 is on field, calling him “the greatest of all time.”

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