Messi: “Argentina can win the World Cup again”

A few months before the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi says that Argentina will fight to retain its title, four years after its triumph in Qatar.

Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, reaffirmed the Albiceleste’s determination to defend their title at the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine No. 10 will once again lead his national team at the World Cup organized next year in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Already World Cup winners in 2022 in Qatar, Argentina aims to complete a resounding double.

Questioned about his team’s chances of keeping the world crown, Messi replied without hesitation, according to TouchlineX : « Yes. » « I think this group will try to win the World Cup again. It will give everything and fight until the end », he said.

Already qualified for the 2026 edition, Argentina moves forward with the confidence and experience of a reigning champion.