This article was originally published on www.si.com as Lionel Messi Confirms 2026 World Cup Involvement Plans. Lionel Messi has admitted he hopes to play with Argentina at the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi discussed several topics in an interview on "NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas" on Oct. 27, including his potential World Cup decision.

The World Cup winner extended his MLS contract with Inter Miami through 2028 — "I'm happy living in Miami, as is my family, and honestly, the decision was easy.""

Just a few months before signing his Inter Miami contract extension, the soccer star snapped up 4 units in a luxury Miami high-rise.

Heading into the 2022 tournament in Qatar, Messi insisted that it would be his last international outing. Yet, Argentina’s triumph in the Middle East, coupled with the clear joy Messi reaps from playing with a squad which grew up adoring him, has prolonged his stay on the global stage.

Lionel Messi scored two goals to lead Inter Miami over Nashville SC 3-1 in Game 1 of the first round of the MLS playoffs.

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, ensuring he stays with the team as they move to a new stadium next year.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, soccer legend Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on what can help grow soccer’s footprint in the United States. Messi adding that the Inter Miami brand,

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport’s biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

A rather promising player, this Messi.On the night from Friday to Saturday, Inter Miami faced Nashville in the first round of the MLS playoffs. The Herons could, of course, count on Lionel Messi, who