Lionel Messi Reports For National Duty; Trains With Argentina Ahead Of FIFA WC 2026 Qualifiers

The Argentina legend has reported for national duty merely few days after his side Inter Miami lost the MLS Cup Round 1 fixture to Atlanta United. See below for details.

Argentina are currently on top of the table in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL

Lionel Messi has reported for the national duty, as Argentina are set to take on Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL Round 11 fixture.

The Argentina legend is all-time leading goal-scorer of the nation with 112 goals, and will be looking to add to his tally on Friday.

Argentina are currently on top of the table with 22 points, and hold a 3-point advantage over second-placed Colombia.

Lionel Messi is also the leading goal-scorer in the competition with 6 goals, and has 2 assists to his name as well. His presence, as usual, will be vital for Argentina, as they travel away to face a Paraguay side, who held Uruguay and defeated Brazil in their previous fixtures.

The 37-year-old has been in rock-solid form this season, as he recorded 20 goals and 10 assists in the MLS League stage.

The matches against Paraguay and Peru will conclude a memorable year for Argentina, where they retained their Copa America 2024 title. (All Images Credit: @Instagram/leomessi)