Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced Tuesday he has no plans to play in the 2026 World Cup. Messi, 35, led Argentina to glory last year in Qatar in what was his fifth World Cup appearance.

Messi, now 38 and currently playing for Inter Miami, has not closed the door on a return to the World Cup stage. His form remains electric: 10 goals and 6 assists in 13 MLS matches earned him ...