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Why isn’t Lionel Messi playing for Argentina against Honduras at Kyle Field?

Argentina squares off against Honduras in a pre-World Cup friendly tonight at Kyle Field, but captain Lionel Messi will not see the pitch as the coaching staff manages his physical workload.
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Why isn’t Emiliano Martinez playing for Argentina against Honduras at Kyle Field?

Argentina faces Honduras in a pre-World Cup friendly at Kyle Field tonight, but starting goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez will not be in uniform for the match.
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Argentina’s confirmed lineup without Lionel Messi to face Honduras in pre-World Cup friendly

Lionel Scaloni is finalizing his tactical setup for tonight's pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras, with captain Lionel Messi not expected to feature in the starting lineup.
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Lionel Scaloni forced to make change to Argentina’s World Cup list as Leonardo Balerdi gets injured: Who can replace him?

Lionel Scaloni must make a change to Argentina's World Cup list after Leonardo Balerdi got injured.
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Lionel Messi comparison prompts honest admission from Portugal boss as Roberto Martinez clarifies Cristiano Ronaldo’s authority within 2026 World Cup squad

Scaloni openly discussed how closely he works with Messi on major decisions involving Argentina, leading many to wonder whether Martinez follows a similar approach with Ronaldo inside the Portugal camp.
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Carlo Ancelotti monitoring Neymar closely as Brazil star still has chance to face Morocco in 2026 World Cup opener, but one key factor will decide everything

Neymar remains unavailable as he continues recovering from injury, but the possibility of seeing the Santos star in Brazil’s opening match against Morocco has not been completely ruled out.
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2026 World Cup atmosphere could change forever after FIFA’s unprecedented stadium decision on iconic vuvuzelas and plastic water bottles

Just days before kickoff, FIFA has introduced a controversial stadium policy that is already generating strong reactions from supporters around the world.
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Christian Pulisic ends 2026 goal drought but receives sobering 2026 World Cup reminder from USMNT great Tim Howard: ‘He is not living on this planet’

The Milan forward finally ended a frustrating scoring drought, but even that positive moment was followed by a sobering reminder from former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard about the expectations that come with being the face of the national team.
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Mbappe, Haaland and Lamine Yamal top World Cup player value ranking at $231m: Messi, Ronaldo far behind

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rank well down the list of the most valuable players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal sitting at the top.
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Lionel Scaloni gives encouraging injury update on Lionel Messi ahead of pre-World Cup friendlies

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has delivered a positive update regarding Lionel Messi's fitness, revealing that the captain could feature in the upcoming warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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‘I would be happy if it were Messi’: Klose on Argentine star and Mbappe surpassing his World Cup scoring record

Germany legend Miroslav Klose has addressed the very real possibility of both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe shattering his all-time World Cup goalscoring record.
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Germany fear losing Lennart Karl for the 2026 World Cup due to injury: Who could replace him?

Manager Julian Nagelsmann has sounded the alarm within the German camp following a potentially devastating training ground injury to Lennart Karl just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
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Cristiano Ronaldo learns reason behind Portugal’s unusual 2026 World Cup travel plan as Roberto Martinez explains decision

In the midst of what may be the last World Cup of Cristiano Ronaldo's extraordinary international career, Roberto Martinez is making sure that Portugal is ready for its 2026 tournament. As other national teams settle into their North American bases, Portugal has chosen a different route, creating intrigue around its unusually late arrival in the […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Vinicius face brutal conditions as more than 30% of 2026 World Cup matches at risk of dangerous heat levels

A new analysis suggests that weather conditions across several host cities in North America could become one of the tournament's biggest talking points.
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Lionel Messi nearing Miroslav Klose’s World Cup wins record: How far is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi is on the absolute precipice of matching Miroslav Klose's legendary record for the most individual match victories in World Cup history, leaving fans wondering exactly how far behind Cristiano Ronaldo sits.