World Cup 2022: After the coronation, Argentina makes an appointment with Messi for 2026

Lionel Messi could have played his last World Cup as the main interested party had even before the start of the World Cup in Qatar. However, his coach leaves the door open for the 2026 edition.

During his fifth World Cup, Lionel Messi managed to grab the only title he was missing and the coveted World Cup. And we should not expect him to be present for this planetary event a sixth time in 2026 as he had made it clear even before the start of the World Cup in Qatar.

“We should keep a place for the next World Cup”

After finally getting his hands on the World Cup, Lionel Messi could leave through the front door, a year and a half after winning the Copa America with theAlbiceleste. In the wake of Argentina’s coronation in Qatar on Sunday, Lionel Messi admitted to wanting to continue a game for a while with the selection by wearing the three-star jersey. What to give ideas to Lionel ScaloniArgentina coach. “For now, I think we should keep a place for the next World Cup. If there are 26”.

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‘I think he has earned the right to choose what he wants to do with his football career’

For TyC Sports, Lionel Scaloni did not fail to leave the door open to the sevenfold Ballon d’Or, but asserted that Lionel Messi has the keys for the rest of his career. “What difference does it make? He can keep the 10 if he wants to keep playing. I think he has earned the right to choose what he wants to do with his football career and the Argentina national team. He has no unpaid bills – if he had any, which I never have – the truth is that it is a pleasure to have coached him and his teammates”. Finally, the coach of theAlbiceleste underlined the importance of Lionel Messi in the Argentinian dressing room. “What he transmits to his teammates, I have never seen before. I have never seen a person have so much influence over his teammates. It’s awesome “.