While Portugal is confident that Cristiano will play the World Cup, harsh reports about Messi's position with Argentina

Lionel Messi could be close to winning another Copa America with the Argentina national team this Sunday after Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 in the semifinals last night. Argentina, with Messi, won the Copa America in the summer of 2021 and won the 2022 World Cup. As Messi continues to be the main man in the Argentina team, there are reports suggesting that the 2026 World Cup will not include him, unlike Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is expected to play in the next World Cup, even though he said that the EURO 2024 was his last. That confidence in Ronaldo in the next World Cup is not the same in Argentina with Messi now after the match against Canada. José Armando reported the thoughts he has about Messi and the Argentina national team. The reporter said, "I have a feeling that Messi will play his last match with the national team next Sunday, but he doesn't want to announce it and steal the moment from Di Maria. This is my feeling after his recent statements."

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Messi spoke after the match against Canada and was asked about his future with the national team and Di Maria's future, who will retire from the national team after Sunday, the Copa America final. Messi said, "As I've been saying, Di María has already said it's his last, and I don't want to say anything. It will be until it has to be."

Messi continued to talk about the incredible moment he is having with the Argentina national team and said, "Enjoying all of this, the moments we are living through are not easy. Achieving everything we have, reaching another final, four in a row, really stands out, and we should be proud." These statements are what led to the reports and opinion that Messi may surprise many and announce a retirement from the national team before the 2026 World Cup.

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Messi wants the Copa America for Di Maria

Messi was clear when he said why Argentina wants to win the Copa America this summer. The Argentine said, "The same thing I said, we know these are final battles. Fide (Di Maria) already said it was his last Copa America and that it was ending for him. Honestly, it's an extra joy that he can retire in a Copa America final."