Lionel Messi will journey with the Argentina squad to Bolívia for a South American World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, however his presence on the sector stays unsure.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni mentioned he hopes to decide on Monday over whether or not to play the Inter Miami CF star.
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The world champions began their qualifying marketing campaign with a 1-0 victory towards Ecuador, due to Messi’s spectacular objective towards the top of the match when the 36-year-old Argentina captain scored with a free kick.
Messi was OK to journey, Scaloni mentioned Sunday at a information convention and he didn’t rule out making a choice concerning the striker’s presence in La Paz on the identical day of the match.
“Leo was drained the opposite day and requested to be substituted,” Scaloni mentioned. “However it’s not wanted that we communicate to him earlier than matches. We see because it goes.”
Scaloni mentioned he wish to play the identical group that beat Ecuador in Buenos Aires, however adjustments could be required for Argentina to play greater than 3,000 meters above sea degree.
Bolivia misplaced to Brazil 5-1 on Friday of their first match in World Cup qualifying.
The 2026 version of the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada is increasing to a 48-team format. The main six positions in South America will safe a direct spot. The seventh-place group will contest an intercontinental playoff for a berth.