Lionel Messi to Miss Argentina’s World Cup Qualifiers Due to Injury.
Argentina will be without their captain Lionel Messi for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia due to an ankle injury. The 37-year-old Inter Miami forward has been a key figure for the national team but will have to sit out these crucial matches as he recovers.
In Messi’s absence, Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni has called up Paulo Dybala, who will look to fill the void left by the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Meanwhile, Ángel Di María, another experienced campaigner, is also missing from the squad following his recent retirement from international football.
Argentina currently leads the South American qualifiers, having started their campaign strongly. Despite the absence of key players like Messi and Di María, the team will aim to continue their impressive form and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup.
The matches against Chile and Colombia are set to be significant tests for Argentina as they navigate the qualifiers without some of their most influential players. The team and fans alike will be hopeful that Messi can return to action soon as Argentina pushes towards qualification.
