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Lionel Messi on Playing for Argentina in 2026 FIFA World Cup: 'Depends on How I Feel'

After previously declaring that the 2022 World Cup would be his last, Lionel Messi has left the door open for him to compete for Argentina in 2026.

"It depends on how I feel, how I am physically and knowing whether I'm at the level to be able to compete and help my teammates," Messi said in an interview with InfoBae, per The Athletic's Colin Millar.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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