Multiple reports cited by NDTV say Lionel Messi has made a decision about his Argentina future and intends to continue playing for the national team for the next few months. The reporting indicates that the plan is to remain available for Argentina during this period, before formally ending his international career. The same sources also report that Messi is not planning to return for another World Cup, implying his timeline does not include preparations for a future tournament cycle. The coverage frames the move as a step-by-step conclusion—continuing with Argentina temporarily rather than stopping immediately—followed by a formal retirement from international football. No additional details are provided in the supplied material about the exact dates of his final matches, whether this affects specific scheduled qualifiers or tournaments, or whether the decision includes any changes at the club level. The information presented reflects what the reports claim about his intentions and timing.