Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team wins without him
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 ...
Lionel Messi left out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay
The workload of the 37-year-old Argentina captain has been managed since the start of the Major League Soccer season.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate makes daring FIFA World Cup 2026 retirement promise—But only if one key condition is met
One of the players who famously stood alongside Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant 2022 FIFA World Cup run has made a ...
Lionel Messi scores 2 minutes into return from injury as Inter Miami beats Philadelphia Union
Lionel Messi got started quickly after returning from injury. The Inter Miami star returned from two weeks out with an ...
Why Lionel Messi Isn't Playing for Argentina vs. Brazil
With over a decade of experience under his belt, Messi has proven to be irreplaceable, scoring countless goals and being the playmaker that Argentina relies upon. In this instance, Argentina will be ...
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Five Replacements for Lionel Messi in Argentina's Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
The 20-year-old made his senior team debut in Argentina's 6–0 victory over Bolivia back in October and set Messi up for ...
Argentina routs Brazil 4-1 without Messi in heated 2026 World Cup qualifier
During the break, Brazil sought to get some grip by boosting its presence in the midfield with Joao Gomes and the ...
Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team qualifies without him
After Argentina secured a spot in next year’s competition, the main question now is whether the 37-year-old star will play in ...