The 38-year-old could have made his final appearance on the world stage in Inter Miami’s defeat to PSG at the Club World Cup

Lionel Messi reportedly plans to leave Inter Miami and Major League Soccer six months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in order to arrive at the tournament in peak condition. Following Inter Miami’s elimination from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain,

Lionel Messi to part ways with Inter Miami as he prioritizes playing in a more competitive league ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with contract talks currently on hold.