Recently, Argentine midfielder McAllister talked about Messi in an interview with the media. He believes Messi will participate in the 2026 World Cup.
McAllister said: "I have never discussed this issue with him. This is a very private matter. But I think he will go. Listening to his opinions, or seeing how he trains every time we go to the national team, or how he plays, I have no doubt that he can be there. Of course, his decision may be made closer to the World Cup. I hope he can participate in the World Cup. "
"For me, as the best player in the world, even if he is old, he has the ability to perform exceptionally well."
Argentina will face Chile and Colombia in two World Cup qualifiers in early September.