Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni got some unfortunate news on Sunday evening when he was informed the Albiceleste will have to cope without the great Lionel Messi for the huge pair of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil this week.

Lionel Messi is dealing with a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle, an MRI exam revealed on Monday, after it was announced that the global soccer icon would not play for Argentina in its World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay later this month.

Lionel Messi has recently expressed his disappointment after being ruled out of Argentina's squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.