Lionel Messi has ruled out the possibility of playing at the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

Messi led Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in what was his fifth appearance in the tournament.

In a report by Efe News Agency, Messi told Chinese sports outlet Titan Sports when asked about the 2026 World Cup: "I think not. [Qatar] was my last World Cup. I'll see how things go, but as it is right now, no, I won't go to the next World Cup."