Messi set for more tests ahead of World Cup but Argentina are optimistic
Lionel Messi is currently dealing with a muscle fatigue injury ahead of the World Cup, but Argentina remains hopeful about his fitness. Coach Lionel Scaloni expressed optimism about Messi's condition following initial assessments. Argentina is set to begin their World Cup campaign on June 16, and Messi's participation is highly anticipated.
- ▪Messi was injured during an MLS game and diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.
- ▪Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni stated that the initial news regarding Messi's fitness is not bad.
- ▪Argentina will start their World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 16.
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- ▪ How Argentina is handling a possible Lionel Messi World Cup injury — New York Post
- ▪ Messi leads an experienced Argentina World Cup squ... — ESPN — Soccer
- ▪ Lionel Messi named to lead Argentina in sixth World Cup appearance — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup — BBC Sport
- ▪ Messi to lead Argentina at record 6th World Cup — ESPN — Top
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Sport|World Cup 2026Messi set for more tests ahead of World Cup but Argentina are optimisticLionel Messi was injured in Inter Miami’s MLS game on Sunday, but Argentina are confident he will be fit for World Cup.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoLionel Messi is hoping to play at a sixth World Cup for Argentina [Sam Navarro/Reuters]By AFPPublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi’s fitness “is not that bad” and hopes further examinations will confirm that diagnosis, with the World Cup just two weeks away.Messi has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring by his Major League Soccer (MLS) club…
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