Lionel Messi’s fitness has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. Fans were concerned after the Argentina captain picked up a leg issue during an Inter Miami CF match just weeks before the tournament.

Lionel Messi is preparing for Argentina's FIFA World Cup opener against Algeria. He participated in an intense training session focusing on running and spot kicks. Messi expressed…

Lionel Scaloni confirms Julian Alvarez is fully fit for Argentina's 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria after recovering from an ankle sprain with plasma