New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Following Argentina's win over Venezuela in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Lionel Messi has confirmed that he won't be travelling with the squad for their final game in the qualification round against Ecuador on September 10. Argentina will play Ecuador at Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo in Guayaquil, without the Inter Miami star.

The decision for rest himself came from Messi considering the Argentine superstar came back into action from a back injury. "I spoke with Leo (Scaloni) and we decided, or rather he decided, that I should rest," Messi told reporters after the match against Venezuela.

"I'm coming back from an injury and although I'm fine now, we prefer to avoid travelling and playing another gam...