Messi's recovery depends on his 'clinical and functional progress', Argentina officials say before title defence.
Messi works on 'specific exercises' as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring before the World Cup.
Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
Lionel Messi was injured in Inter Miami's MLS game on Sunday, but Argentina are confident he will be fit for World Cup.
Messi’s return to physical activity will “depend on his clinical and functional progress”, according to Inter Miami.
Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.
Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.