Messi out for Argentina's match against Brazil

Lionel Messi will not play for Argentina in their upcoming match against Brazil. He was not selected for the national team during the March international break. Messi is recovering from an adductor injury he received while playing for Inter Miami. The match is part of the World Cup qualifying series. Argentina, the defending champions, is in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 tournament. They will be looking to build on their recent success, having won the Copa America in 2024. Argentina's game against Brazil will take place at El Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. The match is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, March 25, at 9 p.m. local time. For viewers in other regions, the match will start at 8 p.m. ET in the USA and Canada, midnight GMT in the UK, and 11 a.m. AEDT in Australia.