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Messi to take ‘day by day’ approach on FIFA 2026 World Cup future

Expect Lionel Messi to take a “day by day” approach on his future with Argentina in the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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MESSI TO TAKE ‘DAY BY DAY’ APPROACH ON PLAYING IN FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP

Expect Messi to take a “day by day” approach regarding his FIFA 2026 World Cup future.

Furthermore, the Inter Miami superstar forward will turn 38 next year.

Moreover, Messi will take his time and not rush in making his decision.

“I think about it and wait and see but I don’t want to set that goal either,” the forward was quoted by The Athletic as saying.

“”I’ll take it day by day and see how I feel physically above all else, and be honest with myself too,” he added.

‘TO PLAY WITH CONTINUITY’ VITAL FOR LIONEL BEFORE MAKING THE CALL

Messi cited the need “to play with continuity” before he makes his decision.

Moreover, the 5-foot-7 dynamo acknowledged a full Major League Soccer (MLS) season with Inter Miami.

Furthermore, he values a “good” preseason where he will “feel good.”

“For me, this year is going to be important (for the World Cup, to be able to play with continuity, to feel good,” Messi said.

“Last year, I joined up for the pre-season and started a couple of games, then had to miss a few games through injuries or not feeling 100%,” he added.

RETIRED FRENCH FOOTBALLER SAYS MESSI COULD ‘RISK WINNING END’ TO WORLD CUP LEGACY

A retired French footballer, meanwhile, believes Messi could “risk a winning end to his World Cup legacy.

Furthermore, Emmanuel Petit wonders if Messi he can still top leading Argentina to the FIFA 2022 World Cup title.

Moreover, the 54-year-old World Cup champion with France in 1998 compares Messi to Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

“Should Lionel Messi risk the winning end to his World Cup legacy? If you show humility it will work,” Petit said.

“Messi has won everything while Cristiano Ronaldo is still desperate to win the World Cup,” he added.