Afghanistan, March 19 -- Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers due to a groin strain sustained in Inter Miami's recent win over Atlanta, confirmed by his club.
Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina national football team, will miss the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a thigh injury. The injury was confirmed by his club, Inter Miami, on Monday, March 17, but the exact duration of his absence remains unclear.
Messi had previously missed several games earlier this month but made a comeback in the CONCACAF Champions League, where he scored a goal. However, he will not be included in the national team roster for the upcoming matches against Uruguay on March 21 and Brazil on March 25....