Lionel Messi Excluded from Argentina's Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

The 37-year-old football icon will miss matches against Uruguay and Brazil, with reports citing fitness concerns despite recent play for Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina's 25-man squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.
The Argentine Football Association has not disclosed an official reason for his absence, though reports suggest a muscle injury sustained during Inter Miami's recent match against Atlanta United.
Messi had been included in Argentina's preliminary 33-player roster earlier this month but was omitted from the final selection.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano previously managed Messi's workload due to concerns over physical strain, though he played a full match on Sunday.
Argentina currently leads the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points from 12 matches, making these qualifiers significant for maintaining their top position.