THE HALFAX HEIMDALL AUGUR

Messi sits out Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain Messi's progress depends on his 'clinical and functional progress', Argentina officials say ahead of title defence.

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi Sits Out Argentina's Friendly Against ... Updated 7 June 2026 at 11:43 IST Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Associated Press Television News SportFit 1 min read Follow : Lionel Messi at a Argentina practice session | Image: AP Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game. He stayed on the bench, though, watching from the sideline as Argentina won 2-0. The team has said Messi's recovery time will depend on “his clinical and functional progress.” Argentina next plays Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday in a final World Cup tune-up before resuming its training in Kansas City. Argentina begins its World Cup title defence against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16. Advertisement D…

Miami says Messi diagnosed with hamstring fatigue ahead of Argentina camp Messi’s return to physical activity will “depend on his clinical and functional progress”, according to Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi eyes history as Argentina begin Cup defense vs. Algeria Lionel Messi has very little left to prove in his career, but the iconic Argentine forward gearing up for another World Cup is like Tom Brady running it back for three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There are records within reach, and then there is the unending desire for competition. Messi will become the first man to play in six World Cups when he leads Argentina into the first round of their 2022 title defense Tuesday against Algeria in Group J play in Kansas City, Mo. “There had been doubts because of what I said at the previous World Cup. That I thought it would be difficult for me to play in another one, because so many years had to pass,” Messi said this month, per the Mirror. “But I kept feeling good and taking things day by day. I had the opportunity to play, get into rhythm, get minutes on the pitch and gradually feel better. It happened naturally. I’m happy, enjoying every moment and now I’m also as excited as ever.” Messi scored seven goals in Qatar in 2022, and he put up a brace and potted the first of Argentina’s four straight made penalty kicks to deliver a memorable win over France in…

Messi set for more tests ahead of World Cup but Argentina are optimistic Lionel Messi was injured in Inter Miami's MLS game on Sunday, but Argentina are confident he will be fit for World Cup.

Will Lionel Messi play today? Argentina Star’s injury update ahead of Algeria match Lionel Messi is expected to start for Argentina against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener after recovering from a minor hamstring issue. Lionel Scaloni has provided a positive fitness update as Argentina prepares to begin its title defense in Kansas City. Messi’s availability also puts him on course to make history with a record sixth FIFA World Cup appearance.

Messi, Argentina play Austria in World Cup group match: All to know Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.

Messi injury scare rattles Argentina ahead of World Cup title defense Lionel Messi’s latest injury scare has added another layer of tension to Argentina’s World Cup buildup, with Inter Miami confirming the captain is dealing with fatigue-related disc...

Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.

Messi 'savouring every moment' ahead of 6th WC - ESPN Lionel Messi has said he is "savoring every moment" as he embarks on a record sixth World Cup. TheArgentinacaptain returned to action for the national team on Tuesday, coming off the bench and scoring from the penalty spot inArgentina's 3-0 winover Iceland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Auburn, Alabama. Asked if it had sunk in that he will feature in a sixth World Cup, Messi, 38, smiled and answered: "I've been enjoying it from the start... I'm happy, savoring every moment and excited as ever." Messi sat out Argentina's 2-0 friendly win overHondurasearlier this month because he had had muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24. "I felt great," the Inter Miami star said. "I'd been keen to play for a while, having been carrying that niggle [muscle fatigue] since I arrived. I was eager to get going and shake off the lingering fears you have when you're carrying an injury, so I could play freely. We've got a week left to get everyone fit and ready for the opener." Argentina launch their title defence againstAlgeriaon June 16 in Kansas City. The Albiceleste will also faceAustriaon June 22 andJordanon June 27…

Messi sits out Argentina's friendly against Honduras - KSHB News Local News 2026 FIFA World Cup Actions Facebook Tweet Email Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain Prev Next Meredith Seaver/Meredith Seaver/College Station Argentina's Lionel Messi participates in a training session at Texas A&M's Ellis Field ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 international friendly between Argentina and Honduras on Friday, June 5, 2026, in College Station, Texas. (Meredith Seaver/College Station Eagle via AP) By: Associated Press Posted Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming World Cup . Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game. He stayed on the bench, though, watching from the sideline as Argentina won 2-0. The team has said Messi's recovery time will depend on “his clinical and functional progress.” Argentina next plays Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday in a final World Cup tune-up before…

Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina's World Cup title defence.

Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.

Messi, Argentina Finish SEC Roadtrip With Pre-World Cup Win Over ... Could the defendingWorld Cupchampions comprehend the sights and sounds of one of college football's best atmospheres? It was a bit of a surreal sight as Lionel Messi and Argentina played Iceland in a pre-World Cup friendly on the campus of Auburn University, cruising to a 3-0 win at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Messi came on as a second-half substitute in Tuesday's win in front of a raucous crowd of more than 88,000 on The Plains that's normally accustomed to big games on Saturdays in the fall. The soccer superstar, who is set to appear in his sixth World Cup tournament, scored a penalty in the win for the Albiceleste. It was the second game in a week for the defending World Cup champions at an SEC stadium, having beaten Honduras 2-0 on Saturday at Texas A&M. Messi sat out that game in Aggieland but found time to do a jersey swap with A&M quarterback Marcel Reed. Argentina heads back to Kansas City to beginits World Cup title defenseagainst Algeria on June 16. The team then travels to Dallas Stadium to play Austria on June 22 and debut squad Jordan on June 27. The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Sprea…

Argentina looks to Messi to salvage World Cup dream Argentina will seek to save their World Cup skins in Qatar on Saturday when Lionel Messi and his teammates face Mexico in a match they cannot afford to lose. A stunning 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia has left Argentina, who arrived in Doha on a 36-match unbeaten run and as one of the overall favourites, in a precarious position. The Albiceleste said they will draw on memories of superstar Diego Maradona, their 1986 World Cup-winning captain who died two years ago this week, to inspire them against the Mexicans. "We keep him in mind. He was a very important person in world football, and not just for us Argentines," said Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martínez. "Today is a sad day for everyone and hopefully tomorrow we can give happiness." Read more... Stories that caught our eye: June 12 to 19 Argentina know they cannot afford a repeat of their opening match in Group C. "It was difficult but we're a united group, a strong group that knows what we want, we know about our opponents, we've already overcome many things," said Martínez, who twice had a goal ruled out for offside against the Saudis. The surprising Saudis have a chance to prove…

Watch: Messi silences injury concerns with stunning penalty in Argentina's 3-0 win Lionel Messi eased fitness concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring shortly after coming off the bench in Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland. Returning from a hamstring injury, the captain converted a penalty just two minutes after entering the match. The victory boosted confidence as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title, with Messi set for his sixth tournament.

Injured Messi to play in last Argentina friendly before World Cup 2026 WORLD CUP Is Messi playing in World Cup? Injury update for Argentina vs Iceland Dan Rorabaugh USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida June 9, 2026, 12:52 p.m. ET At Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years, winning the Ballon d'Or as the tournament's best player. If he captains La Albiceleste to be the first back-to-back men's champions since 1962, he might have to do it hobbled. Messi didn't see the final whistle of his last game with Inter Miami before the World Cup break, exiting with a hamstring injury. The 38-year-old did not play in Argentina's first warm-up friendly against Honduras on June 6. Argentina is a favorite to win the gold at the 2026 World Cup. The three-time world champs, back to No. 1 in the FIFA rankings, have one more tune-up tonight at Auburn's football stadium before heading to Kansas City for their World Cup opener. They'll face Iceland , who failed to qualify for the 48-team tournament and has gone winless in its last five matches. Watch Argentina vs. Iceland friendly live on Fubo Messi has added to his already packed trophy room since securing the big one in…

Lionel Messi Sits Out Argentina's Pre-World Cup Win Over Honduras ... Lionel Messisat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcomingWorld Cup. Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game. He stayed on the bench, though, watching from the sideline as Argentina won 2-0. The team has said Messi's recovery time will depend on "his clinical and functional progress." Argentina next plays Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday in a final World Cup tune-up before resuming its training in Kansas City. Argentina begins its World Cup title defense against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16. During workouts in Kansas City on Wednesday, Messi came to the practice field after the rest of the team and did some conditioning work off to the side. Messi, who's widely expected to retire from international soccer after this summer's tournament, holds the record for most World Cup matches (26) and needs four more goals to surpass Germany’s Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record of 1…

Lionel Messi stars in Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland ahead of the ... Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring on a free kick during the second half of an international friendly match against Iceland, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Argentina forward Giuliano Simeone (17) kicks an attempt on goal as Iceland Daniel Gudjohnsen (21) defends during the first half of an international friendly match, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Argentina forward Lionel Messi reacts after a missed goal during the second half of an international friendly match against Iceland, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Fans cheer before the first half of an international friendly match between Argentina and Iceland, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Fans cheer before the first half of an international friendly match between Argentina and Iceland, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) AUBURN, Ala. (AP) —Lionel Messiis ready for his sixthWorld Cup. After recovering from a muscle injury, the captain of the reigning world champions played 20 minutes and scor…

Argentina's World Cup title defence: Odds and expectations of Lionel ... Lionel Messi and Argentina will attempt to defend their 2022 World Cup triumph.Anne-Christine Poujoulat / AFP via Getty Images The memory of what happened three-and-a-half years ago in Qatar is still fresh in the minds of Argentina’s players as they prepare to defend their World Cup at the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Many of the players who experienced World Cup glory in 2022 are still part of Lionel Scaloni’s squad. This includes Lionel Messi, who is set to participate in his sixth World Cup. Advertisement Now 38, Messi might not be the force he was back then, but his recent form for Inter Miami suggests he will be a match-winner for La Albiceleste. Indeed, Messi signed off for the World Cup break with 12 goal contributions in five games. Messi and co. have good reason to feel bullish about their chances of becoming the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain their World Cup crown, with Argentina 9/1 to get their hands on the famous trophy on July 19 in New Jersey.Argentina finished top of CONMEBOL qualifying, winning 12 out of 18 matches and only losing four. They beat Brazil home …

The full extent of Lionel Messi's injury has now been confirmed WATCH NOW Watch on the app Medical scans performed on the Argentine captain rule out any severe muscle tears, bringing massive relief to Lionel Scaloni’s coaching staff. The Inter Miami superstar is managing minor hamstring inflammation that will keep him sidelined from full training for approximately ten days. The reigning World Cup champions adapt their preparation schedule ahead of their official tournament debut against Algeria on June 16. Inter Miami’s recent thrilling 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Uniondominated sports conversations across the league, not just because of the dramatic comeback but due to the sheer panic caused byLionel Messi‘s early departure in the 72nd minute. The Argentine captain requested a substitution while rubbing his upper thigh with clear signs of discomfort, an image that immediately sounded alarms for the national team staff with the2026 FIFA World Cupjust three weeks away. Although his club coach quickly tried to downplay the situation by stating it was a precautionary move due to simple fatigue, the legendary number ten underwent extensive medical tests early Monday morning…

⚽ Injury concerns grow for Lionel Messi as Argentina and Inter Miami await an important fitness update. Read more: www.ukbreakingnews24x7.com/fitness/worl... #LionelMessi #Argentina #InterMiami #WorldCup #Football

Messi sits out Argentina's friendly against Honduras while managing ... Argentina’s Lionel Messi participates in a training session at Texas A&M’s Ellis Field ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 international friendly between Argentina and Honduras on Friday, June 5, 2026, in College Station, Texas. (Meredith Seaver/College Station Eagle via AP) COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) —Lionel Messisat out Argentina’s friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to managemuscle fatigueand a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of theupcoming World Cup. Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game. He stayed on the bench, though, watching from the sideline as Argentina won 2-0. The team has said Messi’s recovery time will depend on “his clinical and functional progress.” Argentina next plays Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday in a final World Cup tune-up before resuming its training in Kansas City. Argentina begins its World Cup title defense against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16. Duringworkouts in Kansas Cityon Wednesday, Messi came to the practice field after …