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Will Messi play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Argentinian superstar unsure of future, 'We'll see how I feel'
Argentina wrap up World Cup qualifying against Ecuador Tuesday, though they have long clinched their place in the event
Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Argentina vs Ecuador today on Matchday 18 of Conmebol 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?
Lionel Messi and Luis Diaz are in a thrilling race to become the leading scorer in the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly speculating whether Messi will participate in the upcoming match.
Will Lionel Messi play? Projected lineups for Ecuador vs Argentina in World Cup 2026 Qualifier
With Lionel Messi absent, 19-year-old Nico Paz will start for Argentina against Ecuador in the final World Cup qualifier in Guayaquil.
How to Watch Ecuador vs Argentina: Live Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying, TV Channel
Ecuador is set to take on Argentina in this World Cup 2026 qualifier match on Tuesday at Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium.
No Messi as Argentina visit Ecuador for final World Cup qualifier round | OneFootball
The Argentine national team, without its star and captain Lionel Messi, will visit Ecuador this Tuesday as part of the final round of the South American Qualifiers for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada 2026.
Why is Messi not playing for Argentina in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Ecuador?
Argentina forward and regular skipper Lionel Messi was excluded from the squad for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Ecuador on Wednesday at the Estadio Monumental in northern Guayaquil.
Will Lionel Messi play at the 2026 World Cup? Argentina star casts doubt on playing in USA, Canada, Mexico
While it's likely he will be on hand to help the Albiceleste to defend their FIFA World Cup title in 2026, Messi isn't ready to confirm his presence just yet.

Ecuador 1-0 Argentina: World champs lose qualifying finale without Messi

Argentina finished 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 1-0 defeat in Ecuador, sans Lionel Messi, with the reigning World Cup ...

Why Lionel Messi Will Not Play Against Ecuador Today

After leading Argentina to a decisive 3-0 victory against Venezuela, Messi announced that he would not be part of the squad for the final match against Ecuador. This choice was made following ...

Argentina set to lose record at the hands of Yamal’s Spain by falling to Ecuador without Messi

Although Argentina have already secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their defeat to Ecuador proved costly. Lionel ...
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Lionel Messi’s key teammate Nicolas Otamendi could miss World Cup opener with Argentina after red card vs. Ecuador

Nicolas Otamendi received a red card against Ecuador, and now Lionel Messi could be without him for Argentina’s 2026 World ...

Why Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s final World Cup qualifier vs. Ecuador

Why Lionel Messi has chosen to skip Argentina’s final World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and rather focus on Inter Miami?
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No Messi and several changes: Scaloni names alternative XI to face Ecuador | OneFootball

Knowing that Lionel Messi will not be part of the match (he was given a well-deserved rest and returned to Inter Miami), ...

Scaloni leaves Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup up in the air

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has neither confirmed nor ruled out Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup. He’ll leave it up to the player.