Lionel Messi has not announced a retirement date. Next week's match against Venezuela at Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium could be his last home World Cup qualifier. Argentina has already secured a spot in next year's World Cup and will finish qualifiers at Ecuador on Sept. 9. Messi has hinted at retiring from the national team after the 2026 World Cup; 2030 qualifiers begin in 2027 when he will be 40. Messi's family will attend the Venezuela match. CONMEBOL posted "the last dance is coming" with an image of Messi. The AFA set tickets roughly $100 to $500. Messi returned from injury to score twice and take Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup final against Seattle.
It's going to be a very, very special match for me because it's the last qualifying match,
I don't know if there will be friendlies or more matches after [Venezuela], but it is a very special match, so my family will be there with me: my wife, my children, my parents, my siblings,
"We're going to live it like that. I don't know what will happen next."
the last dance is coming,
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