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Messi Returns for Argentina's Final World Cup Warm-up Match
10 Jun
Summary
- Lionel Messi will play in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland.
- Several key players, including Messi, are being carefully managed due to injuries.
- Argentina is seeking a replacement for defender Leonardo Balerdi, ruled out of the World Cup.
Lionel Messi is slated to play in Argentina's final pre-FIFA World Cup 2026 friendly against Iceland on Tuesday. Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi's participation, stating that his minutes would be carefully monitored to avoid any risks following a recent hamstring issue.
The team is managing the workload of several key players as they prepare for their title defense. Scaloni noted that Nico Paz, Nahuel Molina, and Gonzalo Montiel are available for selection after recovering from their respective injuries.
Additionally, updates were provided on Julian Alvarez and Leandro Paredes, who are showing positive progress with their fitness concerns. Argentina is also actively seeking a replacement for defender Leonardo Balerdi, who has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a calf injury sustained last week.
