FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup

Messi doesn't 'think' he will play in the 2026 World Cup

Messi doesn't 'think' he will play in the 2026 World Cup

His comments come after he said earlier this year to Argentinian newspaper Ole that it would be "very difficult" to play at another World Cup.

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World Cup 2026 teams to be based in 'clusters', says FIFA president

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FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with a record 104 matches and 48 teams

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World Cup win could translate into positive expectations for economic crisis-prone Argentina

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Messi wants PSG to show off World Cup trophy but club worried about negative fan response

Argentina team arrives to Buenos Aires after winning the World Cup - Buenos Aires, Argentina - December 20, 2022 Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, coach Leonel Scaloni and Lionel Messi with the trophy during the team's arrival at Ezeiza International Airport Photo: REUTERS

Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

The trophy is displayed on the pitch ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar

Lionel Messi dances on table with FIFA World Cup trophy in Argentina's wild dressing room celebration

Lionel Messi dances on table with FIFA World Cup trophy in Argentina's wild dressing room celebration

After Germany's World Cup win in 2014, its economy grew 2.2%, well ahead of the 0.4% rate of 2013 and the 1.5% rate in 2015. Photo: Bloomberg

Can the World Cup winner reap economic dividends?

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FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

Lionel Messi with his son(getty images)

'We've got our hopes up again': Lionel Messi's son pens emotional note for father ahead of World Cup final vs France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks in Kyiv, Ukraine, Mar 7, 2022 in this still image taken from video. Ukrainian President Office/Reuters TV/REUTERS

Ukraine criticizes FIFA for refusing to show Zelensky's speech at World Cup Final

Moroccan players showed support for Palestine by celebrating with Palestine's flag. photo: Collected/Twitter

Not just a game: Why sports and politics cannot be separated