Overview

• Lionel Messi sustained a low-grade adductor injury during Inter Miami's match against Atlanta United on March 16, confirmed by an MRI scan on March 17.
• Messi will miss Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay on March 21 and Brazil on March 25.
• Inter Miami stated that Messi's recovery timeline and availability for future matches, including their March 29 MLS game, will depend on his clinical progress.
• Argentina leads the South American World Cup qualifying standings by five points and can secure their place in the 2026 tournament during this international window.
• Brazil will also be without Neymar, sidelined by a thigh injury, as both teams face key matches in the qualification campaign.