World Cup Hero
Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
His sixth and undoubtedly final World Cup. At 38, Messi is no longer a 90-minute beast, but every touch still counts as a work of art. At the 2022 World Cup he finally won the one thing his career needed — as tournament top scorer and player of the tournament. Now he attempts something even Maradona and Pelé never managed: back-to-back World Cup titles.
Left foot, vision, free kicks, leadership, decisive moments in knockout rounds.
Argentina are reigning champions and top favourites. A second consecutive title would place him definitively above Maradona and Pelé.
Argentina's all-time top scorer (114+ goals). Won 8 Ballons d'Or — more than anyone.
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Start predicting →Lionel Messi plays for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Argentina are in Group J together with Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
Lionel Messi plays as Forward at Inter Miami. For Argentina he usually plays the same role.
Lionel Messi is 38 years old during the 2026 World Cup. This is his 6th World Cup appearance.
Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami.
Argentina are reigning champions and top favourites. A second consecutive title would place him definitively above Maradona and Pelé.
Last updated: 2026-06-07