Lionel Scaloni has had to make roster modifications due to injuries heading into Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches in October. One player who is back is Lionel Messi. Lionel Scaloni is down another player in Argentina’s squad for their World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for the October international window for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Argentina leads South American qualifying with 18 points, followed by Colombia (16) and Uruguay (15). The top six teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and the seventh position will play an international playoff for a berth. Goalkeepers: Walter Benítez (PSV Eindhoven), Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique Marseille), Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid)

Two of Lionel Messi teammates have been removed from Argentina's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers roster for the October matches due to injuries.

After defeating Columbus Crew to prevail in the MLS Supporters' Shield for the first time, Inter Miami could advance to the FIFA Club World Cup.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni received positive news from Inter Miami manager Tata Martino about the availability of his star player Lionel Messi. Messi hasn't appeared for Argentina since their victorious Copa America 2024 final against Colombia, in July. He suffered an ankle ligament injury and had to depart the field in the second-half.

Lionel Messi will play two more games with the Argentina national team this year. Argentina will face Venezuela and Bolivia later this month.

Argentina have announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October, with captain Lionel Messi returning from injury. Messi missed La Albiceleste's last two matches in September due to an injury sustained during the Copa America final.

After Inter Miami conquered the Supporters' Shield, as the team with the best overall record in the MLS regular season, Lionel Messi and company still have a strong chance to compete in the 2025 Club World Cup.

Messi missed the Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury but has since returned to action for his club Inter Miami.