Lionel Messi confident he will play better football at the World Cup than at the last Copa América

Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team have qualified for the 2026 World Cup and are now preparing for the tournament. Moreover, the Argentine football legend holds a strong belief ahead of the competition.

Details: According to The Touchline, Lionel Messi is convinced that the 2026 World Cup will go better for him than the 2024 Copa América. He believes he will be able to deliver stronger performances there.

This time, Messi is in much better physical condition and is highly motivated. Although Argentina won the last Copa América, Messi struggled with fitness and injury issues leading into the tournament, which affected his ability to fully enjoy his football.

At the 2024 Copa América, Lionel Messi scored one goal and provided one assist.

Reminder: Inter Miami secured an exciting 3–2 away victory over New York City in the MLS regular season. Lionel Messi also surpassed Pelé and rewrote football history.