“Leo Is Different” - Nicolas Otamendi Makes Stance Clear when Asked if Lionel Messi Will Play for Argentina at 2026 World Cup

“Leo is different” - Nicolas Otamendi makes stance clear when asked if Lionel Messi will play for Argentina at 2026 World Cup

Argentina international Nicolas Otamendi has backed Lionel Messi to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He believes the Inter Miami star is the greatest player in the history of the sport.

Otamendi: 'I don't see Messi missing World Cup'

Benfica defender Nicolás Otamendi has said he doesn't expect Argentina teammate Lionel Messi to miss the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi unlikely to miss 2026 World Cup - Nicolás Otamendi - khbrksport

Jun 26, 2025, 04:30 AM ET 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. “Obviously, as the World Cup gets closer, he will make his decision,” Otamendi said of Messi to Radio La Red. “But I don’t see Leo [Messi] missing out on the World Cup.” Mes…

Will Lionel Messi feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026? Argentina teammate breaks silence with six-word hint

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, speculation is mounting over whether Lionel Messi will don Argentina’s colors for one last tournament.  As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, speculation is mounting over whether Lionel Messi will don Argentina’s colors for one last tournament. After securing the Copa America in 2024 and achieving World Cup glory in 2022, the legendary forward’s future with the national team…

Argentina team-mate says Lionel Messi will be at the World Cup, competing is in his 'DNA'

Lionel Messi is still desperate to compete, according to Argentina team-mate Nicolas Otamendi