Messi was unable to play with Argentina in March against Uruguay and Brazil, while he was recovering from an adductor strain. Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 on March 21, and beat Brazil 4-1 on March 25.

Argentina leads the round-robin competition with 31 points in 14 matches. Ecuador (23), Uruguay (21), Brazil (21), Paraguay (21), and Colombia (20) could secure direct births this month.

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, trains ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Chile, at the Argentina Soccer Association in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Gustavo Garello - AP ...

Messi back with Argentina and Ancelotti debuts with Brazil in South American World Cup qualifying Brazil’s new coach Carlo Ancelotti is getting a little help from his old friend Casemiro as he ...

Argentina's Lionel Messi, front, and Leandro Paredes train ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Chile at the Argentina Soccer Association in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 ...

Lionel Messi rejoins Argentina for matches against Chile and Colombia before Inter Miami plays in the Club World Cup. Here's what you need to know. ... (Brazil) on June 23.

The internet doesn’t forgive — and it certainly doesn’t forget. As Paris Saint-Germain finally lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy after a 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan, soccer fans were quick to ...

Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team announced Thursday.. The 37-year-old Inter Miami star missed the March ...