Messi Injured and Substituted Off – Argentina Faces Uncertainty Ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's match against Philadelphia with a left leg injury in the 73rd minute, raising concerns for Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup squad announcement next week.
Argentina faces growing concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup after Lionel Messi, the star striker from Inter Miami, suffered an injury in a recent match. Messi was substituted off in the 73rd minute during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer game against Philadelphia due to a left leg injury. Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino said there is no medical report yet, but Messi appeared fatigued and they had to follow standard protocol by not taking any risks with the pitch conditions. Messi was instrumental in leading Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup, and Argentina will announce their squad for the 2026 tournament next week.