Lionel Messi has been officially ruled out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay due to an injury. Messi, who plays for Inter Miami, sustained a muscle issue in his left leg, which has kept him sidelined. His absence is a significant blow to Argentina as they prepare for these crucial matches in their World Cup qualification campaign.
The Argentine Football Association confirmed that Messi would miss the qualifiers scheduled for March 2025. Messi’s injury occurred during a recent club match, and despite undergoing treatment, he has not recovered in time to participate in the international fixtures.
Argentina will have to rely on other key players like Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María, and Julian Álvarez to lead the team in Messi's absence. The team will face Brazil on March 26, 2025, at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires and Uruguay three days later.
Messi's injury adds extra pressure on Argentina, who are currently in a tight race for World Cup qualification in CONMEBOL. His absence raises questions about his fitness moving forward, but the team hopes to navigate these matches without their captain and talisman.
