Inter Miami player Luis Suárez revealed that his teammate Lionel Messi has expressed a desire to participate in the 2026 World Cup. Messi, who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa América, has not made a formal announcement regarding his participation in next year's tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Argentina has already secured qualification for the event.
Suárez, while discussing Messi's plans, mentioned that the Argentinian captain has a strong inclination towards playing in the upcoming World Cup. However, Suarez refrained from confirming Messi's participation, stating that time will unveil the decision. Additionally, Suárez expressed his own ambitions to continue playing competitively, aiming to achieve personal milestones such as reaching 600 career goals and entering the top 10 all-time leading scorers in football history. The Uruguayan forward remains open to extending his contract with Inter Miami as long as he can contribute effectively to the team.