Lionel Messi is yet to decide between retiring or playing the next World Cup in United States.

Every time Lionel Messi speaks, the world of football stops, and this time was no exception. Since his departure from PSG, the Rosario spoke to the media on several occasions and now an extensive interview that he gave for Public TV in the framework of the program ‘Llave a la Eternindad’ (key to eternity in English) has been revealed. In it, Leo touched on various topics, but the Argentine National Team was the main topic and surprised with what he said about his participation in the next World Cup, a topic that he has everyone in suspense.

When asked about his withdrawal from the Albiceleste, Leo replied: “Honestly, I don’t even know how long I’ll be in the National Team, it will happen when it has to happen. After achieving everything in this time, now all that remains is to enjoy. God will say when it will be the time, I don’t know when the time will be, now it’s day to day”.

The response of the top winner of the Ballon d’Or (7) did not go unnoticed, since days ago, in China, he had hinted that he would not be in the next World Cup. Now, he changed his words and left the door more than open to that possibility and made it clear that it will depend on the day to day and how he physically arrives. That is to say, if the ’10’ arrives willingly and fit, he will play.

When will the next World Cup be played?

Argentina will defend its champion title in 2026. The World Cup event, which will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada, will begin on June 9 and end on July 18. In case of playing it, Messi will turn 39 during the tournament, so his participation could mark his retirement, just as Zinedine Zidane did in 2006.