“Mess will play in the 2026 World”

Messy has admitted that he is not planning to play for Argentina in the next World to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico after helping the country win the third trophy in Qatar in 2022.

Tapia has not lost hope of a return to Messi, however, and he has quoted Luka Modric's games with the Croatian National, which could be an example to play longer with the Nationals.

He's always aiming for more. When you don't leave. He always surprises you, he attacks more. You can't imagine that. How can I not imagine? I wish it was there. With the terms he has, he can easily play 2026th World”, the AFA president said at the sports leaders' summit.

“Modric did this for his National, Inista did it for Barcelona. Depends on him, how he feels. I see him playing in the next World, playing in the position he wants. He can do it. Depends on what he wants. I dream of this” thing.

He's happy in the National, seen how he comes to practice. He's very happy with the peer group, the coach staff. I'm lucky to have a good relationship with him. It's a love-building relationship”, Tapia added.

Messy left Europe for the first time in his professional career this summer, joining the MLS team, Inter Miami. Since he entered American football, he scored 11 goals in 10 presentations in all races.

The 36-year-old has also won the first Inter Miami trophy, the Evil Eve's inaugural cup and played a key role in sending the team to the finals of the US Open Cup.

Seven times the Golden Ball winner will play for Argentina in two qualifying matches for the 2026 World against Ecuador and Bolivia on September 7th, respectively.