After Argentine star Lionel Messi led his country to the third world title in tango at the Qatar World Cup 2022, Messi categorically pledged to continue playing as a champion in the colors of the Albiceleste. However, he had clearly indicated weeks ago that he would not be in the 2026 World Cup tango squad as he revealed his next move to Inter Miami. Recently, in an interview on TV Publica, he confirmed once again that he is in the final part of his career and that his international retirement "will be soon", but he has refrained from specifying the date yet. And when Messi was asked about when he would stop playing for the Argentine national team by his teammate Ezequiel Palacios via the same channel, Messi replied: "Honestly, I don't know when, I think it will happen when it should happen. After everything has been achieved recently, the only thing left is Enjoy, God alone decides when that moment will come." And he added: “Logically because of my age, I am sure it will be soon, but I do not know exactly when the right time will be. I think about everyday life and enjoy everything beautiful. We had to go through difficult times in the national team. We were lucky enough to be champions of the Cup.” The world and the Copa America, now it's time to have fun."