Lionel Messi Is Out From Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers, Fans Are Furious!
Lionel Messi, the iconic forward for Inter Miami, has been left out of Argentina’s squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers. This decision has caught the attention of many fans, especially given Messi’s importance to both his club and national team.
Messi’s Injury Concerns
The 37-year-old superstar returned to Miami’s starting lineup for their recent MLS win over Atlanta United. However, reports suggest that Messi sustained a low-grade injury to his adductor muscle during the match. Inter Miami confirmed the injury, citing that Messi would be sidelined for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
A Rested but Important Player for Miami
Messi had been resting for a few games before making a comeback to the field. He came off the bench to score in the Concacaf Champions Cup match against Jamaican side Cavalier, demonstrating his continued brilliance on the field. Despite this, it appears that the intensity of the matches may have contributed to the recent injury.
Argentina’s World Cup Qualifying Situation
Argentina, the current World Cup champions, will face critical matches as they travel to Uruguay and host Brazil in their next round of qualifiers. Messi’s absence comes at a crucial time, as Argentina seeks to secure its spot for the 2026 World Cup. They lead South America’s qualifying group with a solid 5-point lead over Uruguay, with Brazil trailing behind in fifth place.
Key Players Missing for Argentina
In addition to Messi, Argentina will also be without key players such as Roma striker Paulo Dybala and River Plate full-back Gonzalo Montiel, both sidelined due to injuries. These absences could potentially impact the team’s dynamics as they aim to maintain their lead in the qualifiers.
Brazil’s Struggles Without Neymar
Brazil will also be without one of its key players, Neymar, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. This leaves both Argentina and Brazil with notable gaps in their squads as they prepare for the crucial qualifiers.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 World Cup
With Argentina currently leading their group, the upcoming games are pivotal for both qualification and positioning. Fans eagerly await how the team will perform without Messi on the field, especially with the ongoing pressure to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
