Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (C) greets Brazil's forward Rodrygo before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 21, 2023.,Image: 823525969, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 16: Lionel Messi of Argentina gestures during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Uruguay at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 16, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Argentina and Paraguay at the Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on October 12, 2023.,Image: 813303077, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's first goal -his 100th with the national team- during the friendly football match between Argentina and Curacao at the Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero, in northern Argentina, on March 28, 2023.,Image: 765822139, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: ALTERNATIVE CROP, Model Release: no

AL DAAYEN - Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the 3-2 during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Al Daayen, Qatar. "Argentina v France: Final", FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - 18 Dec 2022,Image: 745401538, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no