Benfica defender Nicolás Otamendi has said he doesn't expect Argentina teammate Lionel Messi to miss the 2026 World Cup. Messi was the most valuable player at the last World Cup but has yet to confirm if he intends to play in next year's tournament.

A day before his 38th birthday, Lionel Messi led Inter Miami into the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16. They'll face Paris Saint-Germain, his old team.

Lionel Messi is shining at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and one of Inter Miami’s rivals has admitted his admiration for the Argentine star. Inter Miami pulled off an unexpected qualification to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup,