Lionel Messi Starts Intense Double Training for 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is pushing hard for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by following double training sessions with Rodrigo De Paul beyond regular club practice at Inter Miami CF. The 38-year-old has been in top form, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists in 12 MLS matches this season.
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares to defend Argentina’s world title. Even at 38, the legendary forward is reportedly pushing himself harder than ever with an intense fitness routine at Inter Miami CF. His Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul revealed that both players have been following an extra training plan for the last 2-3 months, in addition to their regular club sessions.
The duo has added double training shifts to their daily schedule, working closely with a personal trainer to reach peak physical condition before the tournament. Messi’s hard work is already showing on the pitch. In the ongoing 2026 MLS season, he has scored 11 goals and provided 4 assists in just 12 appearances for Inter Miami.
He recently delivered another standout display by scoring 2 goals in a thrilling 5-3 win over FC Cincinnati, helping his team climb to 3rd place in the Eastern Conference standings. Argentina, managed by Lionel Scaloni, will enter the World Cup in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.