Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who won the World Cup in Qatar, is eagerly waiting to see how long he will continue in international football. After Fenel, Messi came to the scene announcing that he would not retire from the Argentine national team. Former Argentina legend Jorge Valdano has given hints that Messi may play in the 2026 World Cup.
“I did an interview with him before the World Cup. When the camera was off, Messi said that he was going to play his fifth World Cup and no footballer has ever played a sixth. Also, Messi said that if he becomes the world champion again, he will wear the Argentina jersey until the next World Cup. We will see if Messi can do that,” Valdano said.
Argentina clinched their third World Cup title in the World Cup final through a penalty shootout. Against Argentina, who led with two goals in the first half, France regained it by scoring two goals in the second half. Argentina’s two goals were in the first half. Messi and Di Maria scored the goals for the Albiceleste. Both teams scored two goals each and the game went to extra time. Superstar Mbappe scored two goals to bring France back into the game.
Mbappe gave France a breath of life by scoring a penalty in the 80th minute and a brilliant finish in the 81st minute. The French attack came at a time when Argentina fans were confident that they had won the game. In the second half of extra time, Messiha’s goal saw Argentina rise again. After that, France equalized again with Mbappe’s goal. In the penalty shootout, Argentina scored goals.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Jorge Valdano said that Messi will keep Argentina shirt on for record sixth World Cup