Messi on the 2026 World Cup: "I Hope I Can Be There and Play"
Messi hasn't ruled it out — and Scaloni wants him there in any capacity. The World Cup saga continues.
05 Mar
Lionel Messi
Forward · Inter Miami CFPlayer Info
Position
Forward
Age
39
Nationality
Argentina
Team
Inter Miami CF
Season Stats
Appearances
24
Goals
22
Assists
11
Shots (On Target)
31
Minutes
2123
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Next Fixture
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Stats from last 5 matches
5
Apps
3
Goals
4
Assists
536
Mins
0
YC
0
RC