Lionel Messi is expected to be starring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina attempts to repeat as champions and win its fourth overall title. But there has been some recent buzz over Messi's club situation as the 38-year-old's contract at Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of 2025.

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami’s star, broke his silence after the team’s 4–0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup Round of 16. The result didn’t come as a shock, but it still hurt. On Instagram, the captain wrote: "We leave with the pride of having reached the top 16.