Lionel Messi says he will reconsider his future in soccer later this year but said it's likely "many things will change" after the World Cup in November and December in Qatar.

Messi's comments came after Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 on Friday in the remaining match of the penultimate round of South American World Cup qualifying.

"I don't know what I will do after the World Cup. I am thinking about what is coming," Messi said. "After Qatar I will have to reassess many things."

He added his doubts had nothing to do with past frustration playing for Argentina. He won his first title with the team last year－the Copa America in a final against Brazil.

"It has been a while that I am happy here, since before winning the Copa. I am thankful for all this they make me feel every time I come to Argentina," Messi said.