Messi Injury Not Serious; Ready for Argentina's Match Against Egypt

Concerns arose within the Argentina national team ahead of their round of 16 match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup due to an injury Lionel Messi sustained during the previous game against Cape Verde.

According to Argentina's TYC network, Messi's condition does not raise worries, and he is expected to be ready to lead the team against Egypt, likely appearing in the starting lineup.

The Argentine network reported that Messi exerted effort throughout the full 120 minutes of the match, including extra time, participating actively and energetically.

Details of Messi's injury reveal that his head collided with the leg of an opposing player after he fell inside the penalty area, resulting in a visible hematoma on his upper face. This required immediate medical intervention, and Messi applied an ice pack to reduce the swelling.

Despite the severity of the impact, Messi declined to leave the field and continued playing until the final whistle, helping Argentina secure a 3-2 victory after extra time. The defending champions clinched qualification with an own goal in the 111th minute.