BREAKING! Lionel Messi to miss Argentina's upcoming matches

Later this month, Argentina will compete in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, but in these matches, Lionel Scaloni's team's main star won't be able to play.

Details: Today, the Argentine Football Association announced Lionel Scaloni's final squad for the upcoming matches, and there was no place for Lionel Messi.

The legendary Inter Miami forward was excluded from the lineup due to muscle discomfort. Argentina has practically secured its place in the World Cup, and the coaching staff decided not to risk the health of their legend.

Also excluded from the squad due to injuries were Paulo Dybala, Alejandro Garnacho, Giovani Lo Celso, and Gonzalo Montiel.

After 12 rounds, Argentina leads the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, ahead of second-placed Uruguay by 5 points.

Reminder: It was previously reported that in the match against Argentina, the legendary Brazilian forward Neymar will also be unable to play.