BREAKING! Lionel Messi to miss Argentina's upcoming match

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just days away, and Argentina will be looking to defend their crown. However, they will be without their captain and talisman for their opening match of the tournament.

Details: According to Gastón Edul, the Argentine superstar will miss the national team's upcoming match due to health concerns. The fixture is a friendly against Honduras.

However, he is expected to return to the Argentina squad for their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Algeria.

Argentina will begin their World Cup campaign in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. For Lionel Messi, this will be the sixth World Cup appearance of his career. Cristiano Ronaldo is also set to feature in his sixth World Cup.

The Argentine legend currently holds the record for the most appearances at FIFA World Cups, having played 26 matches in the competition.

Reminder: The Argentina midfielder suffered a muscle injury that will keep him out of the national team's upcoming friendly matches in the build-up to the World Cup.