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Scaloni updates on Messi's injury recovery ahead of World Cup friendlies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Scaloni updates on Messi's injury recovery ahead of World Cup friendlies

Summary

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced that Lionel Messi has advanced in his recovery from a left hamstring strain. Scaloni indicated that Messi might play a few minutes in the upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Iceland. The team is preparing for their World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16. Other players such as Emiliano Martinez and Nicolas Paz are unavailable for the friendly matches as they recover from injuries. Scaloni noted that while some players are improving, they will not risk their participation in the initial warm-up games.

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Status Watch

•Lionel Messi progressed in injury recovery and may play minutes against Honduras.
•Argentina plays against Honduras on June 7 and Iceland on June 10.
•Emiliano Martinez and Nicolas Paz are ruled out for the friendlies.
•Scaloni is considering match fitness for Cristian Romero during the friendlies.
•Argentina's World Cup opener is scheduled for June 16 against Algeria.

Latest Updates

12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Scaloni gives encouraging update on Messi fitness

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday."It's possible he'll play a few minutes in the friendlies.
— Yahoo Sports

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