Which games is Messi playing with Argentina on the South American World Cup Qualifiers?

Lionel Messi is shining in the MLS with Inter Miami. The Florida-based team has a player considered by many to be the greatest in the history of the sport.

Coming from PSG, the Argentine has brought forth his best football since winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina in Qatar.

Argentina's third World Cup victory was a national celebration and an emotion that transcended borders. Now, with the title from Qatar 2022, Lionel Scaloni's national team will embark on its journey towards the 2026 World Cup during this international break.

For this reason, Lionel Messi will travel from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 4th to begin preparations at Ezeiza for a new path for 'La Albiceleste.'

Who will Messi play against in the qualifiers?

Messi's first opponent will be Ecuador facing them on Thursday, September 9th, at River Plate's Monumental Stadium marking the first match of the South American qualifiers. Following that, Argentina will travel to La Paz to play against Bolivia on September 12th. At the moment, the MLS matches Messi is likely to miss include those against Sporting Kansas City and Atlanta United.