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Logical thing is I won't make it: Messi on 2026 WC

The Statesman Bhubaneswar

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September 06, 2025

After what was Lionel Messi's final competitive match in Argentina in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the all-time great was visibly emotional and said he does not think he will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Messi grabbed a brace in his final competitive game in his home nation and admitted he dreamt of signing off in this way.

"We'll see. There are so many emotions, I've experienced so many things on this field. It's always a joy to play in Argentina with our people. We've been enjoying match after match for many years. I'm very happy, being able to finish in this way here is what I always dreamed of."

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