Bleacher Report
Lionel Messi has confirmed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be the last time you see him playing at the most prestigious event in international soccer.
The Argentina and PSG superstar revealed his decision in an interview with Star+:
About the only achievement Messi doesn't have on his incredible resume is a World Cup title. He's come close—since making his international debut in 2005, he reached the final in the 2014 edition, with Argentina losing to Germany in extra time.
The 35-year-old also led Argentina to the quarterfinals twice (2006, 2010) and most recently the round of 16 (2018).