Is Messi Fit To Play FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener?

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni provided a positive update on Lionel Messi’s fitness, saying the 38-year-old captain is recovering well from a muscle strain. Messi has begun training with the group and could feature in warm-up matches before the FIFA World Cup 2026. Scaloni expressed confidence in his star player’s progress ahead of the title defence.