Messi declares he is ready for the 2026 World Cup.

On May 27th, Lionel Messi appeared at the Nu Stadium for a promotional event ahead of the 2026 World Cup in Miami, USA. He was accompanied by his wife Antonela and close friend Luis Suarez.

According to images posted by Antonela on Instagram, Messi appeared relaxed and showed no signs of being affected by the injury.

Messi tuyên bố sẵn sàng cho World Cup 2026- Ảnh 1. — Messi suffered an injury just before the 2026 World Cup.

At the event, Messi also answered questions from the press about the possibility of participating in the 2026 World Cup. He said: “Absolutely, I have been preparing all year to be in the best form for the biggest tournament in the world . I will give my all.”

Last weekend, Messi participated in the match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union. This was also M10's last match with Inter Miami before returning to join the Argentine national team to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

However, in the 73rd minute of the match, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner showed signs of pain and left the field limping. Subsequently, many sources reported that Messi had suffered an injury and might not recover in time for the 2026 World Cup.

This news has caused concern among many, as the 2026 World Cup is fast approaching. Meanwhile, Messi remains silent and has not made any statements regarding his condition.

It wasn't until May 26th that Inter Miami released an official statement. According to the statement, the Argentinian superstar suffered from muscle strain, accompanied by fatigue in the hamstring area of his left leg, and was continuing to receive medical attention.

The MLS team announced: “Following further tests, initial findings indicate Lionel Messi is suffering from overuse due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. His return date will depend on his recovery progress.”

Shortly after, Argentina's head coach, Lionel Scaloni, told DSport in an interview: "We watched Messi play at the training center and noticed that he had asked to be substituted because he wasn't in good shape."

The initial reports aren't too bad, and of course we hope he hasn't suffered a serious injury. Now, we have to wait and see how things unfold. The most important thing is the results of the tests he will undergo.”

Messi tuyên bố sẵn sàng cho World Cup 2026- Ảnh 2. — Messi and the Argentine national team are aiming to defend their World Cup title.

Notably, although Messi's condition is not considered too serious, he is still being given special treatment by the Argentine national team. Accordingly, the 38-year-old superstar will not need to join the rest of the team at the training camp in Buenos Aires, but will be prioritized to focus on his physical recovery.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the coaching staff wants Messi to return to the national team in top form, but that still needs more time. He shared: “We all hope Messi can join the team in the best physical condition. But the reality is there is still a gap to achieve this.”

It's not just him; many other players haven't fully recovered from injuries either. Our top priority right now is the rehabilitation process, to ensure the players can perform at their best at the World Cup.”

Besides Messi, the Argentine national team is also facing concerns about its squad as many key players such as Martinez, Romero, Nico Paz, Nico Gonzalez, Molina, and Montiel all suffered minor injuries before the end of the season.

This is a matter of great concern for Argentinian fans, especially with the 2026 World Cup fast approaching. The South American team will play their opening match against Algeria on June 17th. In this context, the fitness of Messi and other key players will significantly impact the preparations of the reigning world champions.

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