Messi is going to play until he decides to do so: Argentina head coach

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni reacted to Lionel Messi's potential retirement from international football after they lost the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. "It was crystal clear to me that he is going to play up until he decides to do so," he said. Scaloni added, "I hope that everyone feels proud of him...because he is the best footballer ever."