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,

Inter Miami is close to an agreement with Lionel Messi over a contract extension, which would see the Argentina forward lead his side into their new home at Miami Freedom Park next year. Messi joined Miami as a free agent in July 2023 on a deal that expires at the end of 2025 but — according to sources in the United States with knowledge of the situation — talks to prolong his stay are at an advanced stage and the 37-year-old is now expected to sign,

Lionel Messi is close to extending his stay with Inter Miami according to team managing owner Jorge Mas, with the player also said to be intent on entering team ownership