Injured Messi to miss Argentina's FIFA World Cup qualifiers
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Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying matches against Uruguay on March 21 and Brazil on March 25 due to a low-grade groin strain. Inter Miami confirmed the injury, which occurred during a match against Atlanta. The team's clinical staff will determine Messi's recovery timeline, which remains unclear. Argentina leads the South American qualifying group, needing strong performances to secure their World Cup spot. In addition to Messi, Argentina will also be without Paulo Dybala and Paulo Montiel due to injury.
Argentina will face Uruguay and Brazil without their captain Lionel Messi, who is sidelined due to a low-grade groin injury sustained during a recent match.
Inter Miami confirmed Messi's injury resulted from a groin strain, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain, impacting his availability for World Cup qualifying matches.
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