Lionel Messi talks about his chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup: Will he reach his sixth World Cup?

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was one of the highlights of Lionel Messiwhile he was leading the argentine national team on the field to win his third world title, so the nagging question is whether we will see the Argentinian star of the 2026 World Cup.

Since June 2023, Lionel Messi left European football after leaving PSG to join Inter Miami, where the Argentinian became the best player in MLS.

Currently, the Herons are the main favorites to win the 2024 MLS Cupafter Gerardo Martino's team broke the regular season points scored record with 74 points.

Lionel Messi opens up ahead of World Cup in Mexico, USA and Canada

In an interview with 433, Messi said that although he would like to be part of the next World Cup, the Inter Miami striker wants to be in good shape, so he wants to take it easy in MLS.

“I have been asked this question several times, especially in Argentina. I hope to finish this year well and have a good pre-season, which I missed last year because of all the traveling. From from there I will see how I will feel.”

Messi suffered an injury during the Copa America final, which kept him out of action for two months. The native of Rosario therefore wants to move forward step by step to reach 2026 without serious injuries.

“I don't think about it. There is a long way to go and a lot of things can happen in football. I live day by day without looking beyond it.”

Does Messi want to become a coach?

The Argentine also revealed that while some players choose to become coaches after retiring from the field, the former Barcelona and PSG striker does not see himself on the bench of a team.

“I wouldn't like to be a coach. But I don't have a clear idea of ​​what I could do either. I enjoy what I experience day to day much more. I just think about training, playing and have fun.