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Lionel Messi Confirms He Will Not Play in Argentina's Clash Against Ecuador, Explains Why He'll Miss the World Cup Qualifying Clash
Messi will rest to manage fitness after scoring twice in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela, prioritizing recovery ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Lionel Messi confirmed he will miss Argentina's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on September 10 in Guayaquil.
- Messi and national coach Lionel Scaloni agreed that Messi should rest due to recent injury and workload with club and country.
- Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela, a match seen as his final home game with the national team.
- He mentioned the importance of recuperating fully and getting ready for the challenges ahead, adding that he is taking it one day at a time by paying close attention to how he feels physically.
- Messi remains uncertain about playing in next year's World Cup; he will decide based on physical fitness while focusing on his club career.
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