Overview
- On Wednesday June 24, 2026 Lionel Messi told an Argentine journalist he "doesn't know" if he will play in the 2030 World Cup and that he lives day to day.
- Messi said he will keep playing "for some time" as long as he can contribute, feels good physically and can help his teammates.
- He has already scored five goals at the 2026 World Cup and holds the all-time World Cup scoring record with 18 goals, and Argentina is qualified for the round of 16.
- Reports say Messi's Inter Miami contract runs through December 2028, a concrete scheduling factor that would affect any 2030 comeback.
- The 2030 tournament will be staged across multiple countries with some matches in Argentina, a geographic and emotional factor that commentators say could influence Messi's legacy-driven choice and what to watch next is his fitness and club form.