Lionel Messi announced the possibility of participating in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The final decision of the 38-year-old captain of the "albiceleste" will be made after the preseason training with "Inter Miami," where he recently extended his contract until 2028.
Fans of the Argentina national team have already started discussing the possibility of seeing Messi at another major tournament. Lionel emphasizes that everything will depend on his physical condition and readiness to withstand the high pace of competition. If he participates, he will be able to compete for the defense of the World Cup title won in Qatar in 2022.
Bookmakers from "Winline" believe that Argentina is in the top 5 favorites for the upcoming World Cup.
The current world champion ranks fifth on the list of contenders for victory with odds of 9.00. The chances of Spain are rated higher at 6.50, followed by France (7.50), England (8.00), and Brazil (8.00).
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