What Tevez says about Messi's game in the World Cup
There is no shortage of interest among fans whether Lionel Messi will play in the 2026 World Cup. The media also raised that topic repeatedly in front of the Argentine superstar. Although Messi did not give that assurance, his focus is on the upcoming Copa America and World Cup qualifiers. His former national team teammate Carlos Tevez spoke about that. According to him, Messi will not play in the next World Cup.
The World Cup trophy was considered as the only shortcoming of LMTEN's career. In the last World Cup in Qatar, he showed that imperfection. After three-and-a-half decades, the blue and white jersey holders got a taste of touching the golden trophy. Since then, discussions are going on, Messi can play in the 2026 World Cup if he is fit. Joining the club in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) made that prospect even stronger.
In an interview with Argentinian media Clarin, Tevez said, "As the World Cup is approaching, he (Messi) will understand that he is no longer in the same place. The team will want to see him in the form he showed at 20 at 40. For these reasons, I think he will not play in the World Cup again.
Then Messi's Leo is very happy at the new club Miami and that's the most important thing. Which is evident in every goal he scores. He found happiness in Miami. Due to which he is enjoying the whole time with his family in the new address. Balancing family and soccer is ideal for happiness. That is affecting his performance on the field.
Earlier, coach Lionel Scaloni was asked about the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's chances of playing in the World Cup. Then this World Cup winning Argentine coach left a little fog. He left that to Messi and Scaloni prioritized his happiness above all else. But Carlos Tevez doesn't think so. According to him, the 40-year-old Messi will not be able to show the same form during the World Cup, and he will understand this in advance!
The Argentine captain has been showing great form for Miami. Messi has scored 11 goals in the last 10 matches for them. Under his leadership, Miami has already won the League Cup title for the first time in history. In addition, the Florida club reached the finals of the Open Cup.