Lionel Messi is not planning on calling time on his Argentina career after the World Cup.
Indeed, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has even hinted he could play on until the next World Cup, in 2030.
Messi has been a star so far in North America. He leads the way in the Golden Boot race with five goals across his two appearances.
He is now the World Cup's record scorer, with 18 goals, with 12 of those having come across the past two editions.
But Messi, who turned 39 on Wednesday, is not done on the international stage just yet.
"I don't know. The truth is, I'm not thinking about that right now," he told reporters when asked if he could compete at the next World Cup, in which Argentina will host a match as part of FIFA's centenary celebrations.
"It seems a bit far off but, as I said, I'm living one day at a time and focused on the present.
"I will continue for some time, as long as I can contribute, feel good physically, and help my team-mates. I will keep playing."
Messi's goals have propelled Argentina to two victories and to the top of Group J.
They are now the favourites to win the World Cup, according to Opta's supercomputer, which hands them a 15.5% probability of lifting the trophy.
Playmaker91
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Now CR7 will be under immense pressure to participate in the next World Cup, chai Lionel Messi Please allow Ororo to retire in peace na. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jawlnopru
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good news leo all time great footballer.... hi is only one army
Bepaikostu
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Wish I has a never ending career. Football will miss him greatly. In my opinion, I think Messi ends football
Shugarzizzle
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you guys are lucky cause he didn't got red card in his first match and he didn't got I hope you guys know or tell me the reason..var was blind or what
The reason is because your papa is bllind and your moma is deaf dumbass
yeeceprtz
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Yep bro keep going
Wuaacnrtuy
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he can play till 2034 as long as fifa favours him he is fifas girl
you guys are lucky cause he didn't got red card in his first match and he didn't got I hope you guys know or tell me the reason..var was blind or what
Nupbioprsu
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he can play till 2034 as long as fifa favours him he is fifas girl
Cry more Lad😂😂😂
Kouabcorst
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this messi response about 2030 will hurt cr7 knowing fully well that surpassed him even if cr7 reach 1,000 goals
Timcdipsyz
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😂😂😂the princess is obsessed with Ronaldo records
Pomclrsu
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he can play till 2034 as long as fifa favours him he is fifas girl
Pain mixed with hate is that you???😂😂😂
Wuaacnrtuy
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he can play till 2034 as long as fifa favours him he is fifas girl
duabnsty
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let him never retire we love seeing him get FIFA favours, l remember the hand ball he intentionally made and the referee gave a foul but no yellow card because the Eskimo was already on a yellow
Keep Crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Doakpruyz
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let him never retire we love seeing him get FIFA favours, l remember the hand ball he intentionally made and the referee gave a foul but no yellow card because the Eskimo was already on a yellow
Edn
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Wish if he has a never ending career! 🥲
Kaccderuz
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greatest of all time