The World Cup 2026 He left great stories and memories that will last throughout the history of football. One of the most important moments during the fair was the farewell to the legends of this last generation. From Manuel Neuer, Neymar, Luka Modriç, Cristiano Ronaldo and now everything seems to indicate that Lionel Messi will also join the list.

After losing the world championship at the hands of Spainthe Argentina national team and all its members left the house disconsolate. New York-New Jersey MetLife Stadiumso little or nothing could be known about the future of some members of the Albiceleste, but above all of their maximum reference.

Finally and with a cooler head, some footballers from the world’s runner-up team have given some details about what will happen to Lionel Messi and Argentina, since for some time it has been speculated that the ’10’ would leave the team after the 2026 summer tournament.

One of the players who gave a couple of clues about what could happen with Leo in the second half of 2026 and onwards towards the next competitions in Argentina was Leandro Paredes. The midfielder of Boca Juniors He assured that Messi already had a decision.

It hurts because we said it throughout the World Cup, we didn’t want that last game (of Messi) to come. I think he had already made a decision that was also his last game (the Final) in the National Team,” declared Parees on his return to action with Boca.

The player himself Argentine Leagueconfessed that both he and the rest of his teammates hope that La Pulga will take a step back from leaving the National Team and will be able to play more matches with the Albiceleste shirt, although if not, Pardes himself assured that the important thing is to see his captain happy.

I hope he can continue playing, it will be his decision, what makes him happier, surely us too, so I hope (he stays),” he concluded.

If his retirement with the Argentine National Team is confirmed, the best footballer in the world would leave through the big door despite having fallen in the World Cup Final. With the Albiceleste Leo played a total of 207 matchesmarking 125 goals and giving 68 assists. In his showcase Messi takes with him two America Cupsa very final and one World Cup.