Lionel Messi is expected to call time on his international career after the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi, 38, has not formally confirmed he plans to play in the World Cup but played a full part in Argentina's qualification campaign for the finals.

The game at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires was arranged after the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain on March 27 in Qatar was called off because of the conflict in West Asia.

UEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been cancelled after the widening Middle East war.

Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House.

Lionel Messi put aside his aversion to politics Thursday and walked alongside Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate his club championship with Inter Miami, handing the US president a rare photo-op.

Lionel Messi, who captains Argentina and currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS), reflected on missed opportunities.

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi opened up on his post-retirement plans.

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi extended Happy New Year wishes to his fans and shared a picture with his family on Thursday.

Lionel Messi's three-day tour saw unprecedented public frenzy and massive crowds in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.

Lionel Messi offered prayers in Hindu tradition with the chant 'Har Har Mahadev' during his visit to Vantara

Lionel Messi hoped that football has a "bright future" in India and expressed gratitude for the "generous hospitality" that he got here during a whirlwind three-day tour.

World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Rodrigo de Paul is winning hearts for his gesture towards a young fan during the final leg of Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India on Monday in Delhi.

Meeting Argentine football icon Lionel Messi during his G.O.A.T. India Tour was "a dream and duty" for former India striker Sunil Chhetri as he almost missed the event due to an injury.

Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour of India has ended. After a disastrous Kolkata leg, where fans were enraged at not being able to see the football superstar properly, the other legs of the tour in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi went smoothly

Lionel Messi's India tour concluded with a brilliant and memorable event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Lionel Messi India Goat Tour 2025 Highlights, Day 3: Lionel Messi has arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.