Lionel Messi and Argentina’s men’s national soccer team will take the pitch together again Tuesday night for a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Peru.
And it might be a matter of how much Messi plays, instead of if he’ll even play at all.
Messi’s health has improved after a right leg injury limited him for much of the last month. He came off the bench for both Inter Miami and Argentina in his last two matches.
So, how much could Messi play against Peru?
“Messi is fine, he has been training. We will make the decision (Tuesday),” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni told reporters on Monday.
Argentina’s match against Peru is set for 10 p.m. ET inside Estadio Nacional de Lima in Lima, Peru.
How can I watch Argentina vs. Peru?
The match between Argentina and Peru will be broadcast by Fanatiz.
What did Argentina’s coach say about Messi?
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni had an encouraging update about Messi’s health on Monday.
“Messi is fine, he has been training. We will make the decision (Tuesday),” he told reporters.
And how much will Messi play against Peru? It will be decided after Messi and Scaloni convene about his playing status.
“It is to speak with him and to ask him how he is. If he is well… It’s a question of minutes, of how much he can play. If he is well, you already know what I think. If he is well, he will play. There is nothing more to say.”
How did Messi fare in his last two appearances?
Messi has needed time to shake off the rust…
