BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi isn’t saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup.

The 38-year-old star led Argentina to the top of the standings of South America’s World Cup qualifiers, but he hasn’t confirmed if he’ll help his country defend its 2022 title. The World Cup draw is on Friday.

“I’m going to take it one day at a time; being honest and trying to be realistic and feel good,” Messi in an interview with ESPN Argentina. “This year I felt very good.”

The Inter Miami star added playing in the United States will make it easier for him to consider playing at the tournament being co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It starts on June 11 in Mexico City and would be Messi’s sixth World Cup.

“It catches us at a different point in the season than in Europe. We’re

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