"But well, we're almost there, so I'm excited and motivated to play it. Like I always say, I go day by day, going by how I feel, "I'm trying to feel good and, above all, being honest with myself. When I feel good, I enjoy it, but when I don't, honestly, I don't have a good time, so I prefer not to be there if I don't feel good. So we'll see. I haven't made a decision about the World Cup."
"I'll finish the season, then I'll have preseason, and there will be six months left. So, we'll see how I feel. Hopefully, I'll have a good preseason in 2026 and finish this MLS season well, and then I'll decide."
"I didn't talk to Leo about the World Cup. I know what he said and that he's going to take this time calmly. Whatever he decides will be fine."
Lionel Messi signaled uncertainty about participating in the 2026 World Cup after playing what may have been his final official match for Argentina on Sept. 4, celebrating a 3-0 win over Venezuela and emotionally acknowledging fans. Messi said he will decide day by day based on how he feels, prioritizing honesty about his wellbeing, finishing the MLS season and preseason before choosing. Manager Lionel Scaloni said he has not discussed the World Cup with Messi, that Messi will take time calmly, and that any decision will be accepted. Messi will skip the final qualifier vs Ecuador to prioritize recovery; Argentina have already qualified, leading CONMEBOL with 38 points from 17 games.
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