Charlie Cummings breaks down the latest news on Argentinian star Lionel Messi’s injury and his status for the 2026 World Cup
Published May 25, 2026 7:29 PM EDT
Inter Miami’s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi stays on the pitch after a fall during the Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami CF and Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images)
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Argentinian soccer fans had a significant scare in the last MLS game of the season. Argentina’s star man, Lionel Messi, was taken out of the game with an injury. Considering his age and the proximity to the beginning of the 2026 World Cup, disaster bells were ringing in every fan’s head. Fortunately, Messi has avoided serious injury.
🚨 BREAKING: Lionel Messi suffers from discomfort but no serious injury ahead of the World Cup, tests confirm.
Messi, set to be available for Argentina. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/4pWhZjV2FS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2026
Though Messi and the Argentinian National Team have not yet confirmed, Messi is expected to be all systems go for the 2026 World Cup as Argentina looks to defend their 2022 title. Messi, who played every single minute of the 2022 World Cup, will be pivotal to that title defense. Everyone can breathe a big sigh of relief.
Argentina’s first match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th against Algeria at 9:00 p.m. ET.
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