Lionel Scaloni has clarified that Lionel Messi will not be pressured into making a decision regarding playing the 2026 FIFA world cup since it is still not clear what will be the future of the Argentina captain when it comes to international football.
The head coach of Argentina affirmed that he once again had an encounter with Messi but avoided talking about the world cup as there is no rush at this moment. There is time, there is time, Scaloni said. “We shouldn’t tire him. Let him be calm.”
One of the most influential personalities in football is Messi, who was the catalyst in Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022 and who has just signed a contract with Inter Miami to continue its services. Most people believe that another appearance at the World Cup is the best farewell act but Scaloni emphasized that Messi had to make the decision himself.
The coach stated that it would be in his own hands and that the national team will then organize once the intentions of Messi become evident.
Scaloni also provided information on the personality of Messi, claiming that he is a competitive person, as well as someone who has the passion to be on the field at all times. “He is born a competitor. Scaloni said, he wants to win and play every time.
The coach believes that such an attitude is important within the Argentina team. Particularly younger players are motivated by the example of their captain and his willingness and passion to play in the national team.
Despite the fact that no choice has been taken yet, the words of Scaloni lead to believe that Messi is still very close to the footballing aspirations of Argentina. His leadership remains to be felt whether he has finally decided to play in 2026 or not.
As of now, Argentina is content to stay stable and successful and leave their all-time great with the room to make his own decision without outside influence, something they will never get even with years of historic success.
