Argentine veteran has sparked unease, leaving many wondering whether the duel that defined an era of international soccer could be interrupted on the sport’s biggest stage.

Argentina could play two group matches in North Texas in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and even have its base camp in D-FW.

Lionel Messi provided an assist for fellow Argentine Rodrigo De Paul in the second half of Inter Miami’s MLS Cup 2025 final against Vancouver Whitecaps at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.

Lionel Messi's Argentina has continued to assert itself as one of the top national teams globally following their 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite this impressive achievement, legend Wesley Sneijder surprisingly left them out,

Lionel Messi hailed his former coach Pep Guardiola in an exclusive interview with ESPN, saying he has "something different" and is the "best of all of them." The wide-ranging interview, which will be released in full at 8 a.

El capitán de la selección argentina Lionel Messi aseguró que el equipo va a luchar al máximo para defender su título de campeón del mundo

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi works out during a training session, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of Saturday's of the MLS Cup soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Credit: AP/Darryl Dyck BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi isn't saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup.

A former team-mate of Lionel Messi has revealed how much he would love to join the Argentina icon at Inter Miami. The World Cup winner has recently extended his stay with the MLS side, penning a new contract at the club that will run through to the end of the 2028 MLS season.