The captain of the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi, commented on his current situation after the victory in the Copa América 2024, stating that anything can happen in football and he prefers to focus on living day by day without looking too much to the future. In addition to dealing with injuries at the beginning of 2024, Messi had demanding commitments with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, where he leads the Eastern Conference, and participated in the Copa América, during which he suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for several months.
"There isn’t much time left, but at the same time, there is a lot; anything can happen in football, so I try to live day by day and not think beyond that," Messi shared. Despite the possibility of playing in his sixth World Cup in 2026, which would be a historic milestone, the player pointed out that he is not anxious about it and that if it happens, he will do so with a more relaxed attitude after having fulfilled his dream of winning the World Cup in Qatar 2022. "Thank God I was able to achieve my greatest dream, which was to win the World Cup, which I fought so hard for and cost me so much," he added.
The Argentine star mentioned the importance of proper physical preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup, acknowledging the lack of solid preseason last year due to his hectic travel schedule. Messi expressed his aspirations to finish this year well and start the next one positively, highlighting the need for optimal physical preparation to face the upcoming challenges in his sporting career.
