Lionel Messi’s last home match with Argentina was an emotional affair, but things could be about to get even sadder.
The Inter Miami superstar said goodbye at the Monumental with a two goal performance in a 3-0 win over Venezuela, Argentina’s final home match of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
2022 champions Argentina qualified for the next tournament long ago, and it was assumed with Messi still in strong form that he would feature in 2026.
He’s now incredibly poured doubt on those assumptions, saying post-match: “I don’t think I’ll play in another World Cup.
“The most logical thing is that it won’t happen, but here we are.
“I’m hopeful and eager. But it’s day by day, game by game.”
He went on to add: “This year we had a lot of matches, a lot of sequences of games. Luckily, I was able to play three in a row; it’s day by day, feeling the sensations.
“It’s clear that today was the last one with points at stake here, but day by day I try to feel good and, above all, be honest with myself. If I feel good, I enjoy it. If I feel bad, I’d rather not be here.”
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