Due to the dense competition schedule and Messi turned 38, this superstar's physical distribution issue at the 2026 World Cup was given special attention to Argentina training.

"With Messi, I always talk and ask what it feels like, and then we make decisions about how much he can compete. We'll watch and adjust to reality", Scaloni told Ole June 3.

Lionel Messi himself during Argentina's first episode in America on 460. Image: AFA

In the Battle of Inter Miami won Philadelphia 6-4 in the 15th American professional football league on 24 May, Messi took the initiative to leave the field due to the overload. At present, he has not fully recovered and must exercise himself under the supervision of the medical team in the United States. The 38-year-old protagonist was more likely to take a two-game break to Honduras (6/6) and Iceland (9/6), but to return to the 2026 World Cup battle to Algeria on 16/6.

Scaloni emphasizes Messi's special role even if he does not reach the best state. "With Messi, I always thought that sometimes, despite his difficulties, his being on the field was better. Because what he created for the team was huge," he insisted.

The 48-year-old coach said that he was not surprised by Messi's going through the sixth World Cup in his career, although several times to be able to be absent due to age and form. The most impressive thing, he said, was not the number of attendees, but that Messi only had four Argentina's same titles, although he nearly touched the hand of glory several times.

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Lionel Messi joined Argentina's rehearsal on June 2.

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In addition to Messi, many Argentina players such as Krishna Martinez, Nico Paz, Leandro Pardes, Nico Gonzalez, Thiago Almada, Gonzalo Montiel and Nahuel Molina are also experiencing physical problems and must exercise privately to recover. According to the Argentina FM, this group of players is making positive progress.

Even so, Scaloni says Argentina is well prepared for the World Cup, with stable frames and positive spirits. According to 48-year-old coach, the majority of the team's team's forces have been shaped, which helps maintain the bond, but it's very difficult to achieve the highest status prior to the tournament.

"May there is a set of frames around 60-70% are familiar players. That helps when refocused, many problems are solved faster", Scaloni said. "It's hard to reach 100% of the highest, but we're in good condition".

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The Argentine military authorities also emphasized the pressure for the NDA team to be very large, but this is inevitable. According to him, it was important that the team retain their identity and accept the harshness of the tournament. Scaloni also rated a number of championship competition candidates, including Argentina and the Spanish Euro Championships.

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