Lionel Messi appears fully on track for the World Cup 2026, with the latest reports from the Argentina national team camp confirming his highly anticipated return to full group training.
The Albiceleste captain sustained an injury on May 24th while playing for Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union, triggering widespread panic regarding his availability for the upcoming global tournament.
However, according to ESPN, Messi participated in a full team training session involving football drills for the first time since his injury layout. This massive development significantly boosts his chances of getting crucial minutes under his belt in Argentina’s upcoming warm-up matches.
Julián Álvarez Also Recovers Ahead of World Cup Opener Against Algeria
In another major boost for Lionel Scaloni’s side, star forward Julián Álvarez has also resumed training after overcoming a left ankle knock. Optimism is sky-high that, just like Messi, Álvarez will feature in the upcoming friendlies and be 100% fit for the World Cup.
Argentina is scheduled to face Honduras in a friendly match this coming Sunday, followed by a final warm-up clash against Iceland on Wednesday. The reigning world champions will then officially kick off their World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 17th.
Barring any late setbacks, both Messi and Álvarez are expected to play a part in the two friendly games to build up match fitness ahead of their highly anticipated opener against the “Desert Warriors.”
