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He suffered it during the confrontation between “Inter Miami” and “Philadelphia Union”.
Lionel Messi left the field with a strained left hamstring during Inter Miami’s 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union at a critical moment, just 17 days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
Precautionary replacement
Messi asked to leave Miami’s Liberty Park in the 28th minute of the second half after experiencing pain in the back of his left thigh.
He was replaced by Matteo Silvetti, while the Argentina captain limped straight to the dressing room for a medical.
Muscle tension
Argentinian channel TyC Sports reported that the substitution was precautionary due to a hamstring strain and the player is not injured, preferring not to risk a muscle tear that could keep him out of his fifth career World Cup.
The technical staff of the Argentina national team is waiting for the results of medical examinations, while the tournament starts on June 11, and FIFA should publish the final lists of teams on June 2.
Fatigue, no serious injury
Coach Guillermo Hoyos said at the press conference after the match. “We haven’t received the medical report yet, but he feels very tired. The pitch was tough and when in doubt, it’s always better not to take the risk.”
Last match at club level
It was Messi’s last match for Inter Miami before the World Cup as MLS goes into a weekend break to allow players to join their national teams.
Before the injury, Messi scored the second goal for Germany’s Berterami to leave the game tied 4-4, before Luis Suarez scored the fifth goal, then Rodrigo de Paul scored the sixth goal on his birthday to seal the win for the Florida team.
