Lionel Messi has no intention of ending his profession in Argentina after the World Cup.
In reality, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has even hinted he may play till the following World Cup in 2030.
Messi has at all times been a star in North America. He leads the Golden Boot race with 5 targets in two appearances.
He’s at present the highest scorer on the World Cup with 18 targets, 12 of which have come within the final two tournaments.
Second aim towards Austria strikes Lionel Messi to 5 targets in 2026 season pic.twitter.com/qVtF9X334p
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 23, 2026
However Messi, who celebrated his thirty ninth birthday on Wednesday, is way from achieved on the worldwide stage.
“I do not know. I am not eager about it proper now,” he advised reporters when requested if he would be capable of play within the subsequent World Cup, which Argentina will host as a part of FIFA’s a hundredth anniversary celebrations.
“It appears somewhat distant, however like I stated earlier, I am specializing in the now and dwelling in the future at a time.
“So long as I can contribute, really feel good and assist my teammates, I will hold going for some time. I will hold enjoying.”
Messi’s aim gave Argentina two wins and positioned them on the prime of Group J.
They’re at present the favorites to win the World Cup, with a 15.5% probability of lifting the trophy, in keeping with Opta’s supercomputer.
