The 2022 World Cup was meant to be Lionel Messi’s swan song, but the diminutive genius has refused to give up on his international career.
While the Argentine has departed Europe in favour of a major payday at Inter Miami, his primary motivation remains the national team, and he’s yet to shut the door on representing La Albiceleste as they go about defending their World Cup crown in 2026.
Lionel Scaloni’s side have made an excellent start to qualifying and are set to stroll through the process. Argentina haven’t conceded a goal since Kylian Mbappe’s Qatari heroics, and they already hold a…
