Messi could play in Argentina's World Cup warmups ahead of debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni reported that Lionel Messi is showing improvement from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. Messi may feature in the team's warmup matches prior to their World Cup debut, scheduled for June 16. This potential return to the pitch is crucial as Argentina prepares for the upcoming tournament.
- •Lionel Messi is improving from hamstring fatigue.
- •Messi could play some minutes in warmup matches.
- •Argentina's World Cup debut is on June 16.
- •Lionel Scaloni provided the update on Messi's condition.
- 1:37 AMESPN — Messi 'doing well', could play World Cup warmups
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi is improving from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring and could play some minutes in the warmups before his team's World Cup debut on June 16.
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