Lionel Messi is yet to officially confirm his participation at the 2026, but Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano appears to have revealed he will form part of Argentina's plans.

The reigning World Cup champions will make camp at one of the largest cities in the Midwest region of the United States.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 234 goals in the Argentinian club's youth system before moving to Barcelona at 13.

With uncertainty regarding Lionel Messi's presence in the 2026 World Cup, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano issued a 3-word answer on the Argentina captain's situation. Lionel Messi has begun his preparation for the 2026 World Cup by taking part in Inter Miami’s early preseason friendlies,

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi works out during a training session, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of Saturday's of the MLS Cup soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

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