VIDEO: Lionel Messi returns to team training ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
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The 2022 World Cup winner is hoping to get back to full fitness quickly.
Argentina will be reeling over Lionel Messiâs fitness for the opening FIFA World Cup game as the forward has so far trained alone after picking up a hamstring problem in the Inter Miami game.
Luckily, he didnât sustain any major injury, as it was just minor discomfort for the player, and Inter Miami decided to take him off as a precaution.
Since then, both club and national team have continued to assess his recovery as he trains with the national side in Kankas City, where they have their base camp.
Moreover, he is set to miss their friendly game against Honduras, but a recent report reveals that he is aiming to be fit for their final match ahead of World Cup against Iceland.
But the defending world champions wouldnât want to rush their star player and will take every precaution to ensure that he is fully fit to start a game.
Lionel Messi joins group training ahead of friendly game
However, Messi has now joined group training, which is a major boost for the team; however, his return to action remains uncertain.
At the age when the majority of football stars retire, Lionel Messi is still hoping to create more history with his national team. Even though he led the South American giants to the World Cup four years ago, he will still be motivated to deliver another one in a row.
Obviously, with an advanced age, Argentina wonât be relying on his time as Lionel Scaloni will expect each player to show up, who he has called up to their World Cup roster.
Nonetheless, Lionel Messi will remain a crucial part of the team and is going to be Scaloniâs preferred name on the starting lineup in World Cup games.
When will Lionel Messi return from injury?
He is hoping to be fit for the friendly against Iceland.
Which injury has he picked up?
He doesnât have any injury, but has hamstring discomfort.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.