Lionel Messi hints at ‘last games’ for Argentina after scoring hat-trick in World Cup qualifying

After missing a pair of October qualifiers while recovering from a right ankle injury sustained in the Copa América, Messi played the entire match before raucous fans at Estadio Monumental who chanted his name after he opened the scoring in the 19th minute. ‘We enjoyed this, we are happy to be here playing in Argentina,’ said Messi, who once again refused to say whether he will play in the next World Cup in 2026.

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