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Teammate: Lionel Messi wants to play in ‘26 World Cup’

Teammate: Lionel Messi wants to play in ‘26 World Cup’

  • Messi, who turns 38 this summer, has not announced his plans for the 2026 tournament
  • “Jokingly, many times, but he (Messi) also has that desire to play in next year’s World Cup,” Suarez said
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Messi and Miami fire blanks in front of record Chicago Fire crowd

Messi and Miami fire blanks in front of record Chicago Fire crowd

By AFP ·
Argentina beat Brazil 4-1 after securing their place at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina beat Brazil 4-1 after securing their place at the 2026 World Cup

By AP ·
Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury

Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury

By AP ·
Messi to travel with Miami for Jamaican tie

Messi to travel with Miami for Jamaican tie

By AFP ·
MLS fines Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi for placing hand on New York City FC assistant coach’s neck

MLS fines Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi for placing hand on New York City FC assistant coach’s neck

By AP ·
Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al-Ahly, while Real Madrid face Saudi club Al-Hilal

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al-Ahly, while Real Madrid face Saudi club Al-Hilal

By AP ·
Messi, Ronaldo only World XI nominees from clubs outside Europe as voted by players

Messi, Ronaldo only World XI nominees from clubs outside Europe as voted by players

By AP ·
Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch

Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch

By AP ·
Messi’s Argentina could move a step nearer World Cup spot by beating Peru

Messi’s Argentina could move a step nearer World Cup spot by beating Peru

By AP ·
Messi and Inter Miami ousted from Major League Soccer playoffs. Atlanta United upset top seeds 3-2 in Game 3

Messi and Inter Miami ousted from Major League Soccer playoffs. Atlanta United upset top seeds 3-2 in Game 3

By AFP ·
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi bags inaugural MARCA America award

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi bags inaugural MARCA America award

By AP ·
Vintage Messi nets hat trick as Argentina hit Bolivia for six

Vintage Messi nets hat trick as Argentina hit Bolivia for six

By AFP ·

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