Lionel Messi is included in Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador after recovering from a right leg muscle injury. Messi had missed prior matches but returned as a substitute in a game where he scored and assisted during Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over LA Galaxy. Argentina has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and will finish at the top of the CONMEBOL qualification group. New young players have been called up, while Enzo Fernandez and Alejandro Garnacho are absent from the squad due to a ban and training issues respectively.
Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers after recovering from a muscle injury sustained in August.
Messi scored and assisted in his return as a substitute for Inter Miami, contributing to a 3-1 victory against LA Galaxy.
Argentina has sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup and is guaranteed to top CONMEBOL's qualification group with two matches remaining.
Enzo Fernandez is sidelined from the squad due to a two-match ban, while Alejandro Garnacho is unavailable as he trains separately from Manchester United's first-team.
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