Marca: Messi renews his contract for the 2026 World Cup, setting a new record in football for his sixth trip to the World Cup

On October 24, Marca reported that Inter Miami announced a contract extension with Messi until 2028.

Argentine star Messi’s contract with Inter Miami was originally set to expire at the end of 2025, but the club has just announced a contract extension with Messi. Messi hopes to stay in Miami. In addition to winning more honors for the club, he also hopes to stay in good shape for the 2026 World Cup. This will be Messi's sixth World Cup trip, setting a new record in football history.

Although the specific terms of the contract have not yet been announced, according to both parties, the termination of this long-term contract will depend on Messi's own wishes. Both Messi and the club hope to continue their partnership, and the key is that Messi will continue to play until he feels comfortable.

Regardless of when the contract ends, Messi will find a new role at Inter Miami because he is one of the club's shareholders and is actually another owner of the team. Therefore, it is redundant to discuss the specific length of the contract, because Messi can decide to leave or extend his career at any time.

Messi still has many goals to achieve at Inter Miami, such as winning the MLS title (although he has already won the officially recognized Supporters' Shield in the United States) and participating in the CONCACAF Champions League. Of course, there is also the challenge of the 2026 World Cup.