Topic: FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread - page 177. (Read 57640 times)

Messi's decision to move to the Major League Soccer (MLS) came as a surprise because nobody expected it. Some felt he was going to Saudi Arabia or back to his boyhood club Barcelona. If Messi wants to play in the next world cup coach Lionel Scaloni will give him the opportunity. Messi still has the quality and strength to play in any competition. He is a hard-working player that trains and develops himself individually.

He is not only coming as a player but he will also serve as a mentor, counselor, and coach. Messi's experience is priceless, player that has played in five World Cups (2022, 2018, 2014, 2010, 2006) has so much experience that could be helpful to the Argentine national team. And Messi is a player that can make a difference, he also has a reputation and leadership skills. Don't forget that he is the captain of the team so they need his leadership skill.

The Qatar World Cup was the last time they played in this prestigious event and even then their performances had dropped drastically.
It seems that for the upcoming World Cup these two players will only be able to watch the game because they may have retired or are no longer able to play or compete with some of the other great young players.
Yes, both of them have become legends in the world of football.

It looks like there will be two players who can become rivals like Ronaldo and Messi, that is Haaland and Mbappe.

Checking the performance of Brazil in previous world cups, they obviously don't have the same performance we saw from them before the 2022 world cup in which they won the world cup, which until years later in 2014, Brazil once again had a good performance and they won fourth place in the table.
But recently they didn't show good performance anymore. Even with players like Neymar on their team.

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Brazil_at_the_FIFA_World_Cup

In a soccer world cup, many things will always be taken into consideration, the first is that, as they have already said, you cannot drink alcoholic Beverages, at least not during games, another thing is how the 3 World Cup will be implemented countries in coordination , it is something new that is being implemented , what I would like is for Technology to become more relevant to avoid acts of corruption , for this reason I think so many things are changing in the world or in the next World Cups , I Appreciate that it is not Bad at all.




I hope it is like that, it could be that as time goes by Messi feels that he should contribute much more to the national team, I would like to see him in the Copa América, obviously it will be the strongest team next to Brazil, the other countries are strong, but I must emphasize that these two teams are what stand out the most, however at 39 Messi could retire, it's not bad, one thing is what others think of football and of each player, for many a player must play until the age of 29 and retire, not for me, I have played with people on soccer fields up to 43 years old and they run and have a very pronounced ability, now Messi with all his preparation can make a difference, the Argentine team still does not have another star like him and if he leaves , he would leave them very unprotected, I think that for this reason he does not want to leave.

Many thought, maybe he will say goodbye to the national team. However, the 35 year old forward told Argentine media TYC Sports after the final that he will continue to play in the country's jersey. In his words, I am not retiring from the national team. I want to play in Argentina's jersey as a World Cup champion. Messi will be almost 39 years old when the next World Cup comes around. The next Copa America will be in the middle of 2024. It wouldn't be surprising to see Messi there.

Di Maria is already 35 years old. I did not hear that he announced his retirement from the national team, but in my opinion it would be quite logical since he is already at a serious age and will be even older by the World Cup. Maybe he will take part in the 2024 Copa América and no matter how Argentina performs there, he will announce his retirement from the national team (at least). At club level, he will continue to play 100% thanks to the Saudis 

Big news from Lionel Messi:

https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/lionel-messi-wont-play-2026-world-cup-argentina-inter-miami-transfer/blt82e147900bcd6a3d
https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/37846445/argentina-lionel-messi-doubts-play-2026-world-cup

Messi won't be a part of the Argentine squad for the 2026 World Cup. It is quite logical decision from him. By the time of the next world cup, he will be 38-39 years old and he has seen what happened to Cristiano Ronaldo during Qatar 2022. It would have been a very hard decision, to not to defend the title in 2026. But then, he has achieved all that he aimed for. And it is not like Argentina will be devoid of star players. They still have exceptional players such as Rodrigo De Paul, Ángel Di María, Paulo Dybala and Lautaro Martínez. Even without Messi, they will be among the favorites for FIFA 2026.

Yes, people are saying this based on past records of Brazil. I could remember when I was in secondary school, Brazil was very tough and has great players. They played fantastic football and people recognise them for that.

Brazil has won the world cup five times more than any country with the help of Pele. They are also the only countries that have appear in all world cup competition. This is the reason why people respects Brazil. They also have professional players in all the leagues. Maybe this is not the time for Brazilian to shine

Messi's decision to join Inter Miami has been a bit of a debate about his future or his chance to play with the national team in the 2026 world cup. As we know, the quality of MLS is not very competitive and of course it is a consideration for Lionel Scaloni to prioritize Messi in the 2026 world cup squad. Indeed on 2026 Messi have been over 38 years old if has consistent performance actually still priority in Argentina national team squad, but left three years later for FIFA World Cup 2026 begin and he has chance keep compete in MLS League or back to European teams  and still on the top level.

But last announced from Lionel Messi he want retired from national team, but last last day his name still in the list squad for match against China, Australia and Indonesia.

Same people who said Messi was too old to be the best player, also were the players who praised Di Maria for playing that well. I agree that on the final game Di Maria played a perfect game, amazing penalty thanks to him, amazing goal, it's all him, he played amazing.

But, Messi played as well as anyone else and he did helped the team on so many occasions. Dude may or may not be the best when the next one comes, but he won't be bad enough to just leave from the rtoster, he will still be in the starting eleven without a doubt, who could be better than a 37-38 year old Messi? Like I am saying, he may not be the best player in all of the team, but he will be there to win for sure and start the games. It's going to be the very last one for sure though.

In the past, the players used to give equal importance to both the national team and the club. That has changed. Salaries have gone up by 10x or 20x, and therefore the clubs nowadays demand 100% loyalty from the players. Even for major tournaments such as FIFA World Cup, the players are released quite late by the clubs and therefore they don't get much time to get used with the team members. And this is quite evident in the style of play. But then, football is a profession and clubs are the ones who sustain these players. So they have limited options.

I was always curious, if football is so much popular in Brazil, Brazil "produce" probably worlds best players, when asking random people who are the best football players - people say that these are Brazilians, then why dont they (Brazilians) receive Golden ball award so rarely? Yes this is a European award mostly, but we see Brazilians in European teams, but only 3 Brazilians got that ball in last 23 years. In last 23 years, Brazil only once won Fifa World Cup.

Brazil is a country where people's main dream is to become a professional footballer. They grew up with football since birth. Most of the young people in Brazil are passionate about football. And most of the footballers that Brazil has produced so far have grown up from very poor families. Brazilian talented young footballers choose football as their profession mainly to change their financial situation and do everything it takes to become a professional footballer. It would not be wrong if we call Brazil the factory of footballers because every year many talented players play in different clubs from this country. Football plays a very important role in the country's economy.

Brazil is a nation that has an unmatched love for football and it has produced several outstanding players who have had a lasting impression on the game. The flare originality and technical prowess of Brazilian play enthral fans all over the world. Brazilian players ability to maintain a high level of performance and apparent limitless stamina on the pitch speaks much about their commitment and inherent talent. To compete at the Brazilian level one must dedicate themselves to arduous preparation that includes running gym sessions and a thorough knowledge of the rules of the game. Without an intrinsic sense of rhythm and coordination it may be difficult to comprehend their proficiency in technique. Brazilians power and adaptability are further demonstrated when they play beach football on the sand. The finest of the best are chosen for the Brazilian national team but it is important to recognise that there are many great players who are not chosen underscoring Brazil seemingly limitless talent and potential. Brazilians absolutely live and breathe football and their enduring skill guarantees that the nation will continue to produce world class players for years to come.

Unquestionably the players on the Brazilian national team of the 1990s had outstanding camaraderie and a strong sense of solidarity. The individuals you named made up a legendary generation that gave Brazil football greatness. The dynamics of the squad, though seem to have changed recently. Their overall performance has been impacted by an increase in individualism and a lack of team oriented play. This modification may account for their difficulties in recent competitions. In addition to individual brilliance a team success also rely on efficient teamwork and a concerted effort. The present generation of Brazilian athletes must rekindle that sense of camaraderie and put the success of the team before personal honours. Only then can they retake their status as the international soccer preeminent forces and resume their winning ways.

Both countries can continue to have players with good skills because football is the main sport in these countries, and we can see lots of players from both countries having careers outside their country or continent. Especially for Brazil because it is filled with many players with good skills, the competition to be able to become national players is very tight, only those who are considered capable of making a contribution are called upon to defend their national team even though the club is not that good but they can still become the national team as they are Richarlison experienced this where he became a team member of the Brazilian national team even though at the club he was often on the bench, not fun for other players who might be better off just playing at a club that is not so well known.

You are right, there is no end to the talent of players from these two countries and it should be admitted that even now both of them are still very dominant in the world cup competition. Maybe we will continue to see new talents emerge in the next few years so that the quality of players from Brazil and Argentina will continue to increase. Pele and Maradona will forever be examples of world cup success and this will continue to be passed down for generations. Samba is indeed the original identity of Brazil and it's only natural that we will see the jersey worn by Brazil at the 2026 world cup.

Completely agreed. During the 1990s, when legends such as Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Rivaldo and    Emerson were in the squad, the team bonding and cohesion was perfect. But the same cohesion seems to be missing in recent times. I am not just talking about their performance in the FIFA World Cup, but also in other tournaments such as the Copa America. Nowadays the Brazilian players act very selfishly, and they doesn't care about the team. In the past, they used to play very differently. And that is the reason why they are not winning any trophies now, despite having some of the best players in their team.

Yes, what happens is that there are people who do not control themselves when they have alcohol in their blood and it has been proven that a person under the influence of alcohol does not know very well what they are doing after a certain point, then a person can turn into a very peaceful person , very aggressive, others fall asleep, others look for a fight, those effects of alcohol are quite strong if we see it from the most radical point of view and as it is a show worldwide it would look very ugly and in very bad taste than had that low effect of certain things being damaged by the effect of alcohol , it is very sad and painful at the same time , that is why I emphasize it.


Well, it's a fact, in Brazil things are all in favor of soccer, plus I think it's the best country in the world because they have a lot of relevance to soccer, it's their religion and what I like the most is that they play soccer at a great level and some don't even realize it, they play and play they don't get tired and besides they maintain the same level, when one thinks that they are tired of playing suddenly they play much harder and their resistance is very great, I say it because I have played with them and you have to see how they enjoy playing, in fact that kind of spreads, but playing at the level of a Brazilian in Brazil what you have to do is train a lot running and with the gym, because they are very fast and strong, apart from learning their technique is quite difficult if you don't know how to dance, I don't know how they do it, but it seems that Samba makes them move much better.

And if they are going to play on sand (beach soccer) they are much stronger, the truth is that the first time I played I was sad because my body felt very unbalanced, now when a Brazilian goes and presents himself to represent his country, I think that that they demand will be on another level, we only see the best who pass, in their time Ney, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, but I am sure that there are many more Brazilians who failed to qualify for their national team who play with the same style of them, so I believe that the talent in Brazil for soccer will never end, for me a Brazilian is born with soccer and with his talent, that's why I think you will always find very good players in Brazil.

You make a perceptive point regarding how Brazil has recently struggled to assemble a cohesive team despite having a wealth of skilled individuals. True Brazil has a long history of generating outstanding football players who have had a lasting impact on the game. But in recent competitions they have had trouble coming together as a unit that plays in unison. The secret is to forge close relationships and a feeling of mission among these remarkable people. Brazil will surely regain their status as the World Cup team to beat once they are able to close the gap between their tremendous talent and a cohesive team culture. It requires cultivating a strong sense of unity and directing each person unique genius towards a shared objective in order to bring back Brazil illustrious golden years.

Brazil has a culture of producing young star players. You would be surprised to see a new set of Brazilian young players that will win the world cup. Pele was seventeen years old when he won the first world cup with Brazil in 1958 and four years after he led them to win the next world cup in 1958 and 1970 he won his last world cup. Diego Maradona was twenty-five years old in the 1986 world cup in Mexico when he won the prestigious cup. I can keep naming more young players that led their countries to succeed in the world cup.

Brazil and Argentina produce more players than most countries in the world. It will be unsurprising to see a new set of quality Brazilian players wearing the Samba Boys jersey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosted by Canada/Mexico/the United States