"Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina's 2022 title. The Argentinian great recently extended his contract with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami through 2028, signalling he is not yet considering retirement despite turning 39 next June."
"It's something extraordinary to be able to be in a World Cup, and I would love to, the Argentinian captain said in the interview released on Monday. I would like to be there, to be well, and be an important part of helping my team, if I am there. I'm going to assess that on a day-to-day basis when I start preseason next year with Inter, and see if I can really be 100 percent, if I can be useful, and then make a decision."
Lionel Messi hopes to play at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America, but age and fitness will determine his role defending Argentina's 2022 title. He extended his contract with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami through 2028 and has no immediate retirement plans despite turning 39 next June. Messi plans to assess his physical condition during Inter Miami preseason on a day-to-day basis to determine if he can be 100 percent and useful to the national team. His career spans more than 20 years and includes Copa America 2021 and World Cup 2022 victories.
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