BREAKING! Messi's World Cup participation in serious doubt
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The final decision rests with Leo.
Details: According to El Chiringuito TV, the participation of Argentina's legendary 38-year-old midfielder Lionel Messi in the 2026 World Cup is in serious doubt.
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It is reported that Leo's inclusion in Argentina's final squad for the Mundial is far from guaranteed, and at this stage there are no assurances that we will see Messi at the 2026 World Cup, which could be his last.
A string of injuries and, by football standards, a considerable age could prevent Messi from making his final bow at the World Cup in the USA wearing the national team shirt.
Earlier, Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his hope that Messi will make the right decision and travel to the World Cup.
Messi made his debut for the national team in 2005 and since then has played 198 matches, scoring 116 goals for his country.
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