The Confession That Shook La Albiceleste

The win against Venezuela was supposed to be pure celebration, but the real impact came after the final whistle. Amid the emotion, Messi admitted he doesn’t know if he’ll make it to the next World Cup. “I don’t think I’ll play another World Cup. At my age, it’s logical I won’t make it,” said the No. 10, although he clarified that no final decision has been made. His words set off alarm bells, even though he tried to play them down by insisting he lives “day by day and match by match.”

The Last Dance at Home

The night at the Estadio Monumental was a cocktail of emotions for Messi. He acknowledged it was his last official match “for points” in Argentina and was visibly moved by the love from his fans: “My dream was to have this here, in my country, with my people.” The captain reflected on the struggles he endured with the national team before finally achieving glory and admitted that he treats each moment as unique. “Sometimes I feel good, sometimes not so much. That’s what will determine whether I continue or not,” he explained sincerely.

Priority: MLS Before Ecuador

Messi also revealed that he will not travel to Ecuador for the final match of the qualifiers. The decision, made together with Scaloni, was to avoid risks after playing three games in a row and with an eye on the decisive stretch of the season with Inter Miami. “Now I have to focus on winning MLS,” said the Rosario-born star, confirming he will return in October for the double round of friendlies.

Final Balance

The future of Messi with La Albiceleste remains uncertain. While he hasn’t ruled out being in 2026, his statements carried a farewell tone. Argentina celebrates its captain but also begins to prepare for a possible goodbye no one wants to face.