Messi announces retirement from international football by Dec 2026

Lionel Messi formally announces his retirement from the Argentina national team by December 31, 2026, after participating in the 2026 World Cup. The announcement would follow a third-place finish or early elimination, ending his 20-year international career.

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Implied probability (Yes)

80%

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2026-12-31

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