Messi 2026 World Cup: The Final Act or a Surprise Encore?

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Could the maestro lace up one more time on football’s biggest stage?

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There’s a buzz in the air around Lionel Messi and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup — will the legend step up for one last dance or bow out gracefully? After clinching football’s greatest prize, he now faces the age-old question: does he still have the fuel for another global run?

At 38 (and turning 39 during the tournament), Messi acknowledges that his body may not be quite the machine it once was. He’s said that if he’s going to commit to 2026, it’s on the condition that he’s “100 % healthy and useful” for his national side. The decision isn’t made quite yet. His coach has backed that up by choosing to rest him, rather than force a participation just for the name.

So the suspense builds: fans everywhere are wondering if this could be the final curtain for one of the greatest ever, or if he’ll surprise us and show up once more, determined, driven and maybe even better refined. But before we know how the story goes…

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