The 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly approaching with Lionel Messi and Argentina’s trophy defense a main talking point of the tournament.
As of now, Messi is slated to compete with La Albiceleste in the tournament. Father Time comes for all, but Messi has showed no signs of slowing down since lifting the World Cup in 2022. The 38-year-old is still going strong with Inter Miami having just signed a three-year contract extension with the club seeing him through the 2028 season.
Argentina are already qualified for the World Cup with less than seven months to go until the tournament as well.
As long as Messi remains fit, he should be part of manager Lionel Scaloni’s plans. Even with him turning 39 during the tournament.






