Lionel Messi Injury Update Emerges 17 Days Before FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi was substituted in the 72nd minute of Inter Miami's 6-4 comeback win over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday, May 25, 2026, appearing to point toward his hamstring as he left the pitch. The injury scare comes just 17 days before Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, raising concerns about the 38-year-old's fitness. Messi had contributed two assists in the match and has recorded 12 goals and seven assists in 14 MLS appearances this season.