"Let's see". Lionel Messi has not ruled out the possibility of participating in the World Cup 2026

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi responded to the question of whether he will play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.

The global sports legend did not rule out this possibility.

“It depends on how I feel, how I am physically, and being realistic with myself. There's still a lot of time left... in quotes, 'a lot and a little,' because it goes by quickly, but there is still some time and I don't know how I will be at that moment. Age is also a reality that is there, even though it's just a number.

The matches I will play now aren't the same as those I played when I was in Europe competing every three days, either in the Champions League or in the league, whether in France or Spain

But it depends on how I feel and what I feel being alongside my teammates, and seeing if I am still up to the level or not... let's see!”.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. For the first time in history, the tournament will feature 48 teams instead of 36.

It is worth noting that Argentina is the current world champion.