Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a low-grade injury in his adductor muscle. Inter Miami confirmed the injury following an MRI scan after Messi experienced discomfort during their recent match against Atlanta United.
Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, announced the squad for the qualifiers, notably excluding Messi due to his injury.
The national team will face Uruguay on Friday and Brazil on March 25.
Messi’s absence is significant for Argentina, who currently lead the CONMEBOL qualifying standings with 25 points from 12 games. His recovery timeline will depend on his response to treatment, and he will remain in the United States during this period.
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Inter Miami has been cautious with Messi’s playing time, previously resting him in three matches due to a busy schedule. Despite this, he played and scored in Miami’s recent victory over Atlanta. His availability for future matches will depend on his recovery and response to treatment.
The upcoming qualifiers are crucial for Argentina’s World Cup aspirations, and Messi’s leadership and skill will be missed on the field. Fans and teammates alike hope for his swift recovery and return to international play.
