Lionel Messi limps out, injury scare ahead of 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi limped out of an MLS match, sparking an injury scare for Argentina. The incident arrives as the 2026 World Cup draws ever closer. Messi is a marquee player for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. The match in which he was forced to limp was a regular‑season MLS fixture. Messi is a senior member of the Argentina national team. Argentina’s World Cup preparations will now monitor his fitness closely. The timing of the scare raises questions about his availability for the tournament. Stakeholders will assess his condition before the final qualification window.