Lionel Messi health updates: Argentina begin their FIFA World Cup title defence against Algeria at the Arrowhead stadium in Kansas City. As all eyes are glued to Lionel Messi's performance today, let's take a quick look at how he recovered from his latest health issues before FIFA World Cup 2026.

Inter Miami and Argentina fans received a shocking update on Sunday after Lionel Messi was substituted during his club’s final MLS match before the World Cup break. The 38-year-old exited in the 73rd minute against the Philadelphia Union after appearing uncomfortable moments following a free kick.

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the ninth minute of Argentina’s match against Austria after a video review set up the possibility of him breaking the World Cup scoring record

Lionel Messi broke the record for all-time World Cup goals, men or women. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored two goals apiece in entertaining games for France and Norway, respectively.