Lionel Messi fully fit for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Lionel Messi is available to play for Argentina in their World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday. Recent updates from Fabrizio Romano indicate that Messi has recovered from a hamstring injury and will be managed in playing time due to his age. Argentina, the defending champions, will also have Cristian Romero and Emiliano Martinez ready for selection. Head coach Lionel Scaloni faces the challenge of keeping these key players fit throughout the tournament.
- •Argentina plays Algeria in their first World Cup match on Tuesday night.
- •Lionel Messi is fully fit after recovering from injury.
- •Cristian Romero and Emiliano Martinez are also ready to participate.
- •Scaloni needs to manage Messi's playing time during the tournament.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano provides fitness update on Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina’s World Cup defence
"Fabrizio Romano has just provided an injury update on three Argentina stars at the World Cup, including Lionel Messi. The tournament kicked off last Thursday, but Argentina’s first group stage match is not until Tuesday night.
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