Lionel Messi Ruled Out of Argentina's World Cup Qualifiers Due to Injury

The 37-year-old star sustained a muscle strain during Inter Miami's recent MLS victory and will miss matches against Uruguay and Brazil.

Lionel Messi has been excluded from Argentina's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil due to a muscle strain in his left thigh.
The injury occurred during Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Atlanta United on Sunday, where Messi scored his first MLS goal of the 2025 season.
Argentina leads the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points, with these matches potentially sealing their qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Other key Argentine players, including Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Montiel, and Giovani Lo Celso, are also unavailable for these matches.
Messi will remain in the United States to recover, with Inter Miami's next match scheduled for March 29 against the Philadelphia Union.