Lionel Messi is poised to take part in a record sixth FIFA World Cup - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni knows just how vital the talisman is. In 2006, then-Argentina coach Jose Pekerman felt Lionel ...

Marcelo Endelli/Getty ImagesLionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier match between Argentina and Bolivia at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year’s ...

(FILES) Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Argentina and Peru at the La Bombonera stadium in Buenos ...

Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Albiceleste captain, who lifted the trophy in 2022, has not been included by boss Lionel Scaloni ...

Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year's competition, the main question now is ...

Argentina fans had plenty to celebrate after their team crushed Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup qualifiers. However, one key player was missing from the action - Lionel Messi. The Argentine captain ...

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami’s victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club has confirmed.

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday. Messi was left ...