Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:37am on 14 Jun 2026,Sunday Sports
Lionel Messi has boosted Argentina's FIFA World Cup title defence with a strong training session ahead of the team's opening match against Algeria. The 38-year-old was seen working on running drills, spot kicks and overall match fitness during Argentina's latest practice session. The training comes after concerns over the muscle fatigue in his left hamstring that had limited his preparations. Messi also looked positive after returning to action in Argentina's final warm-up match against Iceland, where he came off the bench and scored a penalty. Reflecting on his recovery, he said he was happy to be back and eager to play without fear. The Inter Miami star had missed an earlier friendly against Honduras as a precaution after suffering discomfort during an MLS match. However, his latest training session suggests he is ready to lead Argentina when they begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria.
