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
38
Nationality
Argentina
Team
Inter Miami CF
Season Stats
Appearances
18
Goals
14
Assists
7
Shots (On Target)
0
Minutes
1557
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Last Appearance
Next Fixture
07.06, 00:00
Argentina
Honduras
Recent Form
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Stats from last 5 matches
5
Apps
5
Goals
7
Assists
433
Mins
1
YC
0
RC