India, March 27 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching, but defending champions Argentina have yet to confirm Lionel Messi's availability. According to national team head coach Lionel Scaloni, the Inter Miami star has yet to decide whether he will play in the tournament. Messi was the Player of the Tournament in 2022 and is also his country's all-time leading scorer with 115 goals.

When asked if his 38-year-old captain will play in the 2026 World Cup, Scaloni said, "That's a question more for him [Messi]."

"As far as I'm concerned, you already know where I stand. I'll do everything I can to make sure he's there. I believe that, for the sake of football, he has to be there. It's not me who decides. It's up to him, his state of mind, h...