Messi rests during Argentina's friendly against Honduras due to hamstring strain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Lionel Messi did not participate in Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on June 6 in College Station, Texas, as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring. He warmed up with teammates but remained on the bench as Argentina secured a 2-0 victory. The team's medical staff indicated Messi's recovery will depend on his clinical and functional progress. Argentina will face Iceland next in Auburn, Alabama, on June 9 before beginning their World Cup title defense against Algeria on June 16.
- •Messi sat out the match against Honduras due to hamstring issues.
- •Argentina won 2-0 without him on the field.
- •Recovery time for Messi is contingent on his progress.
- •Argentina will play Iceland next in a World Cup tune-up.
- •The team's World Cup opener is scheduled for June 16 against Algeria.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain
"Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game. The team has said Messi's recovery time will depend on “his clinical and functional progress.”
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