Lionel Messi to be benched vs Chile. According to Gaston Edul from TYC Sports, Lionel Messi will not be in the starting lineup against Chile. Messi being benched does not mean that he is injured.

BUENOS AIRES — Without injured Lionel Messi and the retired Ángel Di María, Argentina eased past Chile 3-0 on Thursday to remain on top of the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Lionel Messi did not start, but entered as a substitute as Argentina won, 1-0, against Chile in a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night. Julián Álvarez, of Atlético Madrid, scored in the ...

Chile host Argentina on Thursday during the latest round of World Cup qualifying action. Ahead of kickoff, both teams have named their starting lineups. The hosts see big names Arturo Vidal and ...

Chile will not try to man-mark Argentina’s playmaker Lionel Messi out of the Copa America final but will concentrate on playing their own quick-fire passing game, captain andgoalkeeper Claudio ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team announced Thursday. The 37-year-old Inter Miami ...

Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team announced Thursday.. The 37-year-old Inter Miami star missed the March ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team has announced.