Lionel Messi’s participation practically confirmed? Unique tribute for Argentina captain ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup in the works

The debate is no longer just about whether Messi can play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — it is about whether the stage itself is being shaped with him in mind.

Lionel Messi has spent nearly two decades answering soccer’s biggest questions with his feet. Now, as the sport edges closer to its most ambitious global tournament ever, another question has taken center stage. Messi is approaching 39, his legacy already secure, yet the conversation around his future refuses to fade. With club soccer in...