Is Lionel Messi playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? That's the question on everyone's minds entering next summer's 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Argentina claimed their third World Cup in 2022, defeating France in a thrilling penalty shootout. The victory saw Messi, who bagged a brace in the final and took home the Golden Ball, finally lift the one trophy that eluded him throughout his legendary career.

Messi, 38, had said during the 2022 World Cup that the tournament in Qatar, which Argentina went on to win, would be his last.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the 2026 World Cup with legendary resumes with plenty of similarities and some big differences.

While it's likely he will be on hand to help the Albiceleste to defend their FIFA World Cup title in 2026, Lionel Messi is not a confirmed presence at the tournament.

Inter Miami ended a dream 2025 with their maiden MLS Cup title. Lionel Messi carved his name in MLS history in golden letters as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets bid farewell to the sport with one final piece of silverware.

New Delhi was engrossed in Lionel Messi magic as the Argentina star graced his presence at the capital, along with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul.

Lionel Messi was gifted the Indian team jersey and a ticket to the India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match scheduled in Mumbai by the ICC President Jay Shah.

Argentina football legend Lionel Messi was presented the first ticket for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 by the cricket world body's chairman Jay Shah.

Follow the live updates of the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T tour of India where the 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning captain of Argentina and an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will now stop in Mumbai.