Preparing for the World Cup: Lionel Messi returns to training with Argentina
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Argentina have qualified for the FIFA World Cup and will attempt to defend their world title. Now, the team's captain and legendary figure has returned to training.
Details: According to ESPN Argentina, Lionel Messi has begun his preparations for the tournament and has completed his first training session with the Argentina national team.
Argentina will begin their World Cup campaign in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. For Messi, this will be the sixth World Cup appearance of his career. Cristiano Ronaldo is also set to compete in his sixth FIFA 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 2026 FIFA World Cup is just days away, and Argentina will be looking to defend their title. However, on the eve of the tournament, they will be without their captain and talisman.
