Argentina close out their March international break with a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Brazil. La Albiceleste faced a tough camp given their opponents and the injuries to Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi.

Argentina haven't included talisman Lionel Messi in their 25-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Another international break begins this week and that means World Cup qualifiers over in South America. Argentina is set for two difficult fixtures with Brazil and Uruguay, but they won't have Lionel Messi in their squad.

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez will miss their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a hamstring injury, the Argentine FA said on Wednesday.