Injured Messi to miss World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay
The 37-year-old forward, who scored a stunning goal in Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer on 17 march, reportedly experienced discomfort and will remain in the United States to recover.
Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina's squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a muscle strain.
The 37-year-old forward, who scored a stunning goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer on 17 march, reportedly experienced discomfort and will remain in the United States to recover.
Argentina, currently leading the CONMEBOL qualifying table with 25 points from 12 matches, travel to second-placed Uruguay on 22 march before hosting Brazil on 25 march.
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Brazil will also be without Neymar, who was set to return to the national team after more than a year but has been ruled out with a muscle injury.
