Messi sits out Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain

Author: News AgenciesPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Argentina
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Messi sits out Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain

Lionel Messi missed Argentina's friendly against Honduras due to muscle fatigue and a mild left hamstring strain. He watched from the bench as Argentina won 2-0. Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was diagnosed with fatigue by Inter Miami after an early exit from a match. Argentina will play Iceland on Tuesday and then open their World Cup title defense against Algeria on June 16.

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