Messi Fit for Argentina's World Cup Qualifiers Against Uruguay and Brazil
Argentina leads South American qualifying group as Messi prepares to face former teammate Luis Suárez in upcoming match.
- Lionel Messi is fit and ready to play for Argentina in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, despite his lack of game time due to his team Inter Miami's early elimination from the MLS playoffs.
- Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, expressed confidence in Messi's fitness and readiness, stating that Messi has been training normally and is in good condition.
- Argentina is currently leading the South American qualifying group with 12 points from four matches, while Uruguay, Brazil and Venezuela each have seven points.
- Argentina's match against Uruguay will see Messi face off against his close friend and former Barcelona teammate, Luis Suárez, who has just returned to Uruguay’s national team.
- Following the match against Uruguay, Argentina will play against Brazil at the Maracana Stadium.