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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Messi’s absence might facilitate Chile’s chances to overcome arguably their toughest opponent in their first round of the tournament--Group D, which is completed by Panama and Bolivia.

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 ...

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the greatest player ever to step foot on a soccer pitch. For two decades, Messi has delivered magic moment after magic moment, carving his name into soccer folklore ...

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 ...

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.