Argentina captain Lionel Messi has revealed that he is not thinking about whether he will represent his country at the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The 39-year-old forward said his attention is currently on the ongoing 2026 World Cup, where Argentina are aiming for another successful campaign.
Messi has remained a key figure for the defending champions and has continued to deliver impressive performances on the biggest stage.
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The Inter Miami attacker has scored five goals in two matches at the tournament.
He opened his campaign with a hat-trick against Algeria before adding two more goals in Argentina’s victory over Austria.
His form has once again sparked discussions about how long he can continue playing at the highest level.
Messi unsure about 2030 tournament
When asked about the possibility of featuring at the 2030 World Cup, Messi admitted that he has not made any decision.
The Argentina captain said he prefers to focus on the current competition rather than look too far ahead.
“I don’t know. The truth is, I am not thinking about that right now,” Messi said.
“It seems a bit far off, but I am living one day at a time and focused on the present.”
Messi’s future with the national team remains a major talking point among football fans, especially after his role in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph.
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