Argentina has once again proven its football dominance by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The reigning champions demonstrated their strength during the qualification rounds, decisively defeating giants like Brazil.
Sports News: Canada, the United States, and Mexico will jointly host the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the first time the tournament will be held across three countries. Argentina last won the FIFA World Cup in 2022, with Lionel Messi playing a crucial role. He scored 7 goals and proved to be Argentina's biggest hero.
The biggest question now is whether Lionel Messi will play in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. He is currently 37 years old, and will be 39 in 2026.
Argentina Celebrates with a 4-1 Victory over Brazil
Argentina celebrated its qualification with a resounding 4-1 victory over Brazil. This win was particularly special because the team achieved it in the absence of their star player, Lionel Messi, who was sidelined due to injury. Despite Messi's absence, the team delivered a stellar performance. This victory against Brazil is considered one of Argentina's greatest World Cup qualifying wins.
Coach Scaloni's Statement on Messi
The biggest question in the football world remains whether Lionel Messi will play in the 2026 World Cup. Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, commented, "We cannot discuss Messi's future right now. It will be his personal decision, and we must respect his choice. There is still time until the World Cup, and we are focusing on each match individually."
Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has also missed several matches for Inter Miami due to injury. However, the Argentinian team has proven its capacity to win even without Messi.
Argentina Becomes the First South American Country to Qualify
Argentina secured its place in the World Cup even before the draw between Bolivia and Uruguay. The subsequent impressive victory over Brazil further highlighted this qualification. Argentina is now officially the first South American country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina's next goal will be to defend its World Cup title. However, Messi's participation in 2026 remains uncertain. One thing is clear: the Argentinian team possesses the capability to contend for the World Cup title even without Messi.
