Lionel Messi hints at playing 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Lionel Messi may not be hanging up his Argentina boots just yet. The 38-year-old icon has hinted he could play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — if, as he says, his legs and lungs agree with the plan.
In a rare interview with NBC News, Lionel Messi wants to play in next year's World Cup and wants MLS teams to be allowed to spend more on players.