Lionel Messi Says He May Play Until 2030 World Cup

Lionel Messi told reporters he has no plans to retire from Argentina’s national team after the 2026 World Cup and hinted he could still be playing at the 2030 tournament, when Argentina will be among the host nations. The 39‑year‑old captain said, “I will keep playing as long as I can help and feel physically well,” adding that he lives day‑by‑day and focuses on the present.

In related fan coverage, influencer Suzy Cortés, a prominent Messi supporter, announced she will get new tattoos on intimate body parts if Argentina wins the World Cup. Cortés said the tattoos would be “a tribute that will surprise and shock the world,” underscoring the intense devotion surrounding Messi and the Argentine squad.