Messi works on ‘particular workout routines’ as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring earlier than the World Cup.
Printed On 3 Jun 2026
Lionel Messi has skilled on his personal throughout Argentina’s first apply session at their base camp in america, the place the squad has assembled this week for his or her World Cup preparations.
The defending World Cup champions held their first pretournament coaching in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, on Monday.
The Inter Miami captain has been coping with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since Might 24 however is predicted to be prepared for Argentina’s opener in opposition to Algeria on June 16 in Kansas Metropolis.
Messi, 38, joined Argentina at their coaching base and labored on “particular workout routines” together with a number of teammates who’re additionally coping with health issues.
“The gamers who’re affected by niggles and accidents proceed to work with the physiotherapy staff on particular workout routines on the pitch and are making good progress,” Argentina’s Soccer Affiliation mentioned.
Argentina, ranked quantity three on this planet, will play their last tune-up match in opposition to Iceland on June 9 in Auburn, Alabama.
Messi, the two-time MLS MVP and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, is competing in his report sixth World Cup. The midfielder is Argentina’s all-time chief in caps (198) and objectives (116) since making his debut with the nationwide staff in 2005.
