Apple TV’s Taylor Twellman on Whether Lionel Messi Plays in 2026 World Cup | The Rich Eisen Show

[@wespe1717]

If the Goat feels good he will do another WC 🐐

[@abd813]

I think Messi should play the Wc 2026 as a super sub in the second half since he is not at his best due to age factor. Just like Lautaro scored at the end of the game, he can make a big impact if he plays for a short time and moreover his presence in the team boost the moral of the team and trembles the opposition.

[@JaiMartirez]

I just love messi winning title for Inter Miami and last dance for Finalissima 2025 against Spain. I don't want him playing the 2026 World Cup. He's on a high note for international games with Argentina. He's the GOAT and done so much for them. Its time for the young ones to step up.

[@DanDan-he2vw]

You arent Argentinian so who cares, we want him to play even half time each game in the next world cup

[@DanDan-he2vw]

We are going to miss Di Maria badly more than any other player including the GOAT

[@fredjohnson3336]

He’s right about Di Maria. Imagine if he was healthy in the 2014 final. Or imagine if Higuain could finish in the biggest moments like Lautaro/Julian? Messi’s Intl trophy case would be the GOAT.

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@lmgoat46trophiesnowhow ? The defense was a bit worse

[@lexkanyima2195]

The Golden generation was for 15 years

[@lexkanyima2195]

@lmgoat45trophiesnow you think Dibu would have saved that ? It was a very hard shot

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@lmgoat46trophiesnow how ? their defense is a mess

[@JaiMartirez]

Nope. That 2018 lineup and coaching staff was garbage. Poor formation and the midfield seems lost each game.

[@ml989]

Messi is the GOAT!!!

[@jesseordonez5088]

If you play Messi as a creative midfielder he would be able to do it. But I don’t think he should play 2026. He’s on top of the world. He should retire from the national team after the finalisima.

[@lm10thegreatest88]

why not? he is better playmaker even if he is 50 years old

[@messii648]

@@lm10thegreatest88agree why not risk it before retirement he can have 2 wcs even Messi may regret it cuz okay 39 is old in football age but it’s Messi we is talking about and this Argentina team and Scaloni can make it again to repeat, even if Messi lose don’t matter he has a awesome career and I want to see him play as long as he can it will be sad to see him retire

[@lm10thegreatest88]

@@messii648 bro, the age doesn't matter for the game messi has choosen to play. I mean, he walks and out of nowhere he delivery a pass - assist.... let's say if he gives 3 4 passes like these 1 goal will come for sure. plus people seem to forget what his name and appearance means for the defenders... at last he was injured last games for that's why he didn't push himself very much.

[@messii648]

@@lm10thegreatest88 yes that’s true with his unreal Vision itself is just enough 🔥 he sees Spaces and making passes that no one can see! He is the best goalscorer and best creator,best provider, best dribbler for that’s what defines a Goat I don’t even understand why they force Messi into debates he is so much above he checks every box, and that’s a dream player

[@lm10thegreatest88]

@@messii648 media...

[@aaronsnatic2446]

Taylor is way better as an analyst than a certain someone from the studio broadcast team for the Euro's / Copa....and we will leave it at that!!!

[@EmilioAitch]

Its copa i know it

[@nawab1719]

Messiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@122josh]

As a Messi fan I just don't see the need for him to carry on he's done everything he ever wanted and more now with this latest Copa America triumph what's left to win there's literally nothing everywhere he's went he's won things and now with Argentina he's just went Copa America, Finilissima, World Cup, Copa America he is the most decorated player in the sport it's done he's completed it personally I'd retire.

[@damian7304]

It was the tackle on him that lead to that fall

[@basedboys17]

Taylor doesn’t know anything Messi will play 100%

[@TedAbera-xg5nq]

Absolutely agree, argentina would have won the 2014 world cup if di Maria didn't get hurt

[@totalbodyperformancefitnes4813]

No no no rich. That's the most honest thing Taylor has ever said- his sources are extremely flawed just like his analysis

[@enohpius2212]

This is s more sports man analysis.

[@tpf4292]

I hope Taylor's right, I really hope Messi can at least show up in the world cup, even as a sub.

[@solitaramos7665]

“Sometimes, Messi does not know he is MESSI.” He does not need to prove anything anymore. He just loves football and wants to continue playing for the love of the sport.

[@homerp.hendelbergenheinzel6649]

i hope he wont play in 2026 anymore. i can see why people in charge want to keep the narrative up that he plays in 2026 because he will bring in like an additional billion.

[@MEPFful]

Imagine if Di Maria was healthy for all those finals Argentina lost or if it was Lautaro or Julian instead of Higuaín. Messi would now have 2 world cups, and 4 copa americas at least. Even in the 2018 World Cup, they could’ve beaten France had all these players played.

[@richardmcclain7476]

Why does nobody talk about his previous tackle moments before that may have impacted his foot placement shortly after . The player should have gotten a red card .

[@Mattiphob]

U know messi is a good luck spirit for the team.. when sth happens to him, the adrenaline rush through his team to win the game..

[@zigzoog123]

if security for copa america 24 was a horrible disaster and law enforcement was overwhelmed and could not protect fans, then how are you expecting to bid to hold Fifa world cup?

[@stephano5759]

The finals is gonna be in the illegal hub capital of the world.

[@karomancia]

Messi will retire when Messi decides.

[@sergioalbertoli4809]

No juega la copa en 2026 saludos desde Patagonia argentina

[@r4repomessi556]

Grass over turf pitches leads to injury......messi at this age will be more prone to injury if MSL dont fix their pitch quality...

[@LetsFlyBluebird]

Messi will play in 2026 world cup

[@detonator2112]

Messi has scored 28 goals in his last 25 games for Argentina. I think he's all washed up.

[@aidenfrost10]

Bro why does Taylor look like AI

[@captainfalconmain6576]

penaldo will definitely not play