Lionel Messi has not yet decided if he will represent the Argentine national team at the 2026 World Cup in North America, due to its physical form problems at Inter Miami.
In recent times, the Argentinian captain, winner of the World Cup, has been confronted with injuries, having missed the last two games of the club and having played only 45 minutes on the field in his last five outings.
Messi's participation in the 2026 World Cup remains uncertain
Inter Miami faces Orlando City in the semi-finals
According to Ole, Messi is not 100 % certain to participate in the 2026 World Cup in North America, because it continues to suffer from physical form problems. The injuries assigned his playing time to Inter Miami, while the future of the 38 -year -old in the national team remains uncertain.
Speaking about the future of Messi, a source close to the star of Inter Miami told Ole: “ Always calm and without haste, because the most important for him is his state of mind every moment. »»
Asked about the participation of the Argentinian veteran in the World Cup next year, the source said: “The decision is very personal, and he will take it when he deems it appropriate.”
Despite its form problems, the report adds that Messi always displays the same enthusiasm under the colors of Albiceleste. With Inter Miami this season in MLS, the former FC Barcelona star scored 18 goals and delivered 10 assists in the league. Argentina is expected to play six international games in 2025, and if the captain participated in all these matches, he will miss a match to reach 200 selections for his country.
