
When the final whistle blew in Qatar, Lionel Messi fell to his knees in a state of catharsis. It took a penalty shootout against France, but he had finally led Argentina to a FIFA World Cup title, one of the few trophies he’d not won through his career.
While Argentina qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will have a chance to defend their title in North America, they might have to do so without Messi. The Inter Miami forward is unsure whether he’ll join La Albiceleste for the tournament.