Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has said he believes Lionel Messi can play in the 2026 World Cup.
Messi, 35 years old, led Argentina to glory in Qatar last month and repeatedly said throughout the tournament that it would be his last World Cup.
“I think Messi can reach the next World Cup. It will depend a lot on what he wants and what will happen over time for him to feel good. The doors will always be open. He is happy on the pitch and for us that would be good,” said Scaloni.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward said he would continue to play for the Albiceleste in the near future after finally winning the one trophy he was missing.
