New Delhi, December 5 – FIFA World Cup 2026 star Lionel Messi has made a statement that has left his fans across the world surprised and disappointed. The football legend hinted that he might not be able to play in the next World Cup.

In a recent interview, Lionel Messi said, “He definitely wants to play the next World Cup, but it’s also possible that he might not be part of the team. Yes, as I have said, I would love to be there and watch the matches live. That would be special for me.”

Messi explained, “The World Cup is extremely special for us. We experience it in a completely different way. We have very good players, and this has been evident for years. Since Lionel Scaloni’s arrival, the team has become even better. Everyone thinks alike. This is a team full of winners with strong mentality. Everyone wants to win. You must have seen in training that players are giving their everything. This is the biggest strength of this group and this national team.”

He added that winning the World Cup boosts your confidence and increases the enthusiasm for preparing for the next competition. The team will enter the World Cup with confidence to defend their title. However, the game is full of uncertainties. Any other team can make things difficult for us.

Lionel Messi will turn 39 in 2026. There’s a strong possibility that after playing the World Cup next year, Messi will bid farewell to international football. However, his statement about possibly not being part of the next World Cup has created disappointment among his millions of fans worldwide. Messi had led Argentina to victory in the previous World Cup under his captaincy. He played a crucial role both as a captain and as a player.

– Udaipur Kiran

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