A teammate of Lionel Messi on the Argentina national team has suffered an injury that will prevent him from playing key matches against Real Madrid and Liverpool with his club.

As the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifiers have come to an end, Lionel Messi has achieved a historic feat with Argentina for the first time in 24 years.

Teenager Franco Mastantuono wore Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 jersey for Argentina against Ecuador after the captain was left out.

Without Lionel Messi, Argentina lost to Ecuador in the World Cup qualifiers and dropped below Spain in a key FIFA ranking.

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

Argentina face Ecuador in the final matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Ecuador will face Argentina in a Matchday 18 clash of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Fans in the USA can catch all the action live, with coverage available on both television and streaming platforms.

With the Finalissima still up in the air, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni heaped praise on Lamine Yamal’s Spain.

With Lionel Messi absent, Lautaro Martínez will start for Argentina against Ecuador in the final World Cup qualifier in Guayaquil.

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s final CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier against Ecuador, and reports suggest his No. 10 shirt already has a successor.

After putting in jeopardy his presence in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni delivered an honest update on Lionel Messi's situation.

Argentina and Spain are set to meet in the Finalissima 2026 between the champions of South America and Europe, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal as the main stars.

Ahead of the game against Ecuador, an Argentina star will be joining Lionel Messi in the sideline, in his case due to suspension.

Real Madrid rising star Franco Mastantuono played alongside Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela in the World Cup qualifiers.

The world came to a standstill in Buenos Aires as Lionel Messi stepped onto the pitch for what could be his final competitive match on Argentine soil.