Messi trains alone as Argentina hold first World Cup practice
Lionel Messi has been training alone as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring ahead of the World Cup. Argentina held their first practice session in Kansas City, where Messi worked on specific exercises. The defending champions are preparing for their opener against Algeria on June 16.
- ▪Lionel Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24.
- ▪Argentina's first practice session took place in Kansas City, Missouri.
- ▪The team will play their final tune-up match against Iceland on June 9.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Messi trains alone as Argentina hold first World Cup practiceMessi works on ‘specific exercises’ as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring before the World Cup.ListenListen (1 min)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoLionel Messi is suffering from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring [File: Rodrigo Valle/Reuters]By ReutersPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Lionel Messi has trained on his own during Argentina’s first practice session at their base camp in the United States, where the squad has assembled this week for their World Cup preparations.The defending World Cup champions held their first pretournament training in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday.The Inter…
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