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Luis Suárez says Lionel Messi wants to play in the 2026 World Cup. Despite retirement rumors, Suárez assures that Messi wants to continue playing.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Suárez says that Lionel Messi wants to participate in the 2026 World Cup. Messi hasn’t been talking about retirement. Instead, he wants to compete at the top level. The 37-year-old wants to play his sixth World Cup.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
If Messi plays the 2026 World Cup, he will cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. Despite Argentina’s recent successes without the Argentine captain, Messi’s presence inspires his teammates. Despite his recent injury issues, Messi wants to compete at the top level. He helped his national team to lift the trophy in the last World Cup in Qatar, and is aiming for a double as his Argentina have become the best national team in the world.
WHAT NEXT?
The world waits for Messi’s official word on his participation. Argentina have already qualified. Meanwhile, Messi will focus on maintaining his form for Inter Miami.
