2026 World Cup: Messi in Tears—His Future Is Now a Big Mystery
Lionel Messi broke down in tears, and his future with the Albiceleste is uncertain after failing to pull off yet another miracle—namely, winning a second World Cup. ““I hope everyone is proud of him and what he’s accomplished, because he’s the best soccer player to ever set foot on a field,” said Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, after the World Cup final loss to Spain.
Argentine head coach Lionel Scaloni said he has not yet spoken with Lionel Messi about the possibility of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner continuing to play for Argentina. “La Pulga,” along with the rest of the Argentine players, did not stop to speak with reporters as they left MetLife Stadium.
With eight goals in this tournament, Lionel Messi has become the first player to start in three World Cup finals, reaching 125 goals while playing for his national team. One wonders if he’ll have more opportunities to continue scoring goals for Argentina.
