Jorge Mas, owner of Inter Miami, spoke about the possibility of Lionel Messi playing for Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi is currently part of an elite group of players who have appeared in five World Cups,

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are working to trigger the one-year extension in his contract that will keep him at the club until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Messi, who arrived in the US in July 2023, began the 2025 MLS season with three goals despite some injury concerns. However, his future with Inter Miami remained unresolved. Messi's contract with the club will end in December 2025.