Is this Lionel Messi's last World Cup?

The legendary Lionel Messi could be playing his last World Cup this summer.
Kansas City Star

Lionel Messi leads Argentina into World Cup ... 10 years after he nearly retired

Messi led Argentina to a World Cup and two Copa America titles. Messi nearly retired from international soccer in 2016 after a Copa America final loss. Argentina arrived in Kansas City ...

Watching Lionel Messi’s enduring brilliance, from his infancy to iconic status – 20 years apart

If this, finally, surely, is to be his last World Cup - Messi is not going to go quietly. It's a privilege to still be ...
The Business Standard

Argentina will play for their captain, for Messi

For nearly two decades, Argentina depended on Lionel Messi to carry its hopes. At the 2026 World Cup, the dynamic has shifted: a new generation of champions is ready to carry their captain, playing ...