BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year's competition ...

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days due to an apparent muscle injury. The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 25-man ...

Daniel Jayo/Getty ImagesLionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the fifth goal of his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier match between Argentina and Bolivia at ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor. The 37-year-old ...

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil with an adductor injury. The 37-year-old was not included in the 25-man squad announced on Monday by coach Lionel ...