Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have reached an agreement to extend the Argentine superstar’s stay in Major League Soccer beyond the 2026 World Cup, according to a source familiar with the deal.
The new contract ensures the 38-year-old will continue playing at the highest level through the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and likely finish his illustrious career in MLS.
Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 following a difficult spell at Paris Saint-Germain. However, the majority of his legendary career was spent at Barcelona, where he rose through the youth ranks before starring for the first team from 2004 to 2021. During his time with the Catalan club, Messi won 10 La Liga titles and lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy four times.
On the international stage, he guided Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022 and has expressed his determination to defend the title in 2026.
Messi was named MLS Most Valuable Player in the 2024 season despite Inter Miami’s playoff exit, and in 2025 he became the fastest player in league history to reach 40 goals.
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