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Argentina Squad Update: Mastantuono Faces Possible Cut as Scaloni Admits Messi Not Fully Fit for World Cup
Deepa Krishnaswamy | May 29, 2026 3:10 AM CST

Argentina Team Update


Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono May Miss Out on Final World Cup Selection


Real Madrid’s young sensation Franco Mastantuono is experiencing an anxious wait as he faces the possibility of being left out of Argentina’s final World Cup squad. Although the teenage forward arrived for national duty in top physical shape, head coach Lionel Scaloni might exclude him before Sunday’s deadline, with the decision expected to be based solely on tactical reasons.


Scaloni Confirms Messi Will Join Argentina Not ‘Fully Fit’ for World Cup


Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has acknowledged that team captain Lionel Messi won’t be “fully fit” when he joins the national camp ahead of their 2026 World Cup title defence. The Inter Miami talisman suffered a hamstring problem during his latest Major League Soccer (MLS) appearance, causing concern among Argentina supporters just weeks before the major tournament in North America.


“Truly Exhausted”: Relief for Argentina as Messi Avoids Major Injury


Argentina fans can finally breathe easy as star attacker Lionel Messi has escaped a serious injury scare only three weeks before the World Cup begins.


Messi Diagnosed with Hamstring Fatigue but Expected to Be Ready for World Cup


Inter Miami released an official statement regarding Lionel Messi’s condition after the 38-year-old was substituted on Sunday against Philadelphia Union due to discomfort. Subsequent medical tests on Monday revealed that Messi is suffering from “overload linked to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.” The club stated that his return will depend on “his clinical and functional recovery progress.”


Inter Miami Coach Shares Update on Messi’s Fitness Amid World Cup Concerns


Just weeks before the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi has raised fresh injury worries after requesting to be substituted during Inter Miami’s thrilling 10-goal contest against Philadelphia Union. The Argentine skipper headed straight down the tunnel with suspected muscle tightness, prompting his coach to provide an important update on the forward’s physical condition.


Scolari Explains Why He Chooses ‘Genius’ Ronaldo Ahead of Messi


Luiz Felipe Scolari has shed light on the long-standing rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, revealing previously undisclosed aspects of his bond with the Portuguese star. The former national team manager elaborated on both emotional and professional factors that have influenced his selections in global player of the year voting.


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