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FIFA president Gianni Infantino explains why Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could play in 2026 World Cup
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Messi to play at FIFA WC 2026? Ex-Argentina player drops massive statement | Football News - Hindustan Times
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Football Tweet ⚽ on Twitter: "Messi at the 2026 World Cup. 👀 #ARG | #FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/AQKQcRJObM" / Twitter
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Lionel Scaloni hopes the Qatar World Cup WON'T be Leo Messi's last even though he turns 39 in 2026! | Daily Mail Online
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Argentina hold out hope of Lionel Messi playing at 2026 World Cup - aged 39: 'We need to save him a spot' | Evening Standard
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Messi reloaded: PSG allows him to extend his career, dream of the title in Qatar and play the 2026 World Cup in North America. - Infobae
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Lionel Messi on playing the 2026 World Cup, difficult of the group at 2022 Qatar | Mundo Albiceleste
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