Soccer fans around the world eagerly await Lionel Messi ’s decision on playing in the 2026 World Cup. The wait could continue until the end of this year. Messi, the Argentine World Cup champion and Inter Miami star, said he thinks about playing in the next World Cup but will first consider his health before reaching a final decision.

Major League Soccer comes to Cleveland this weekend as the Columbus Crew take on Inter Miami CF at Huntington Bank Field. Why it matters: For local soccer fans, Saturday's match is a chance to see Miami's Lionel Messi in person.

With just over a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi has opened up about the possibility of competing in the tournament with Argentina. After Argentina defeated France on penalties in the Qatar 2022 final,