I’m going to be at an age (39) that normally doesn’t allow me to play in the World Cup. “Then time will tell whether I’ll be at the World Cup or not.
All I’m thinking about today is getting to the Copa América and being able to play in it,” he said. “As long as I feel good and I can continue to deliver, I’m going to (continue playing with Argentina).
Lionel Messi is focused on playing at next June’s Copa América in the USA, though the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner hasn’t completely ruled out appearing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, he told an ESPN/Star+ documentary “Champions, A Year Later.”