Messi’s Participation Against Peru in the World Cup Qualifiers Confirmed

The Argentine national team continues its journey in the qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On the night of Wednesday, November 20, they will face Peru, and it has been confirmed whether Lionel Messi will play in this crucial match.

Details: According to AS, Lionel Messi will indeed take the field against the Peruvians. With Inter Miami already eliminated from the MLS playoffs, head coach Lionel Scaloni has no reason to rest his star player. Barring any injuries, Messi is expected to play the entire match.

Meanwhile, Inter Miami’s head coach Tata Martino has resigned, despite having a year left on his contract. As a result, Lionel Messi’s club will soon be searching for a new head coach.

Reminder: Star players always divide the football world into two camps—those who idolize them and those who vehemently dislike them. Lionel Messi, a multiple Ballon d’Or winner, is no exception. His critics are often quick to scrutinize and highlight unflattering moments involving the Argentine on the pitch.

His latest outburst occurred during a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, where Argentina suffered a 1-2 defeat. In his capacity as captain, Messi approached referee Anderson Daronco after the game, calling him a "coward."