Messi expressed a positive attitude towards participating in the 2026 World Cup in a recent interview. The "Transfer Market" lists players who have participated in 5 World Cups, of which only 3 are currently active:

1. Messi (Argentina), 5th (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), 5th (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)

3.Ochoa (Mexico), 5th session (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)

4.Guardado (Mexico), 5th session (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)

5. Marcos (Mexico), 5th session (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018)

6. Buffon (Italy), 5th session (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)

7. Matthaus (Germany), 5th session (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998)

8. Antonio Carbajal (Mexico), 5th session (1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966)