Back! Scarloni confirms that Messi will start against Colombia. The player will head to the Club World Cup after the game.[xueting]
2025-06-10
On June 10th Beijing time, Argentine coach Scalonni confirmed at the pre-match press conference for the World Cup qualifiers that captain Messi will start the match against Colombia scheduled for 8 a.m. on June 11th.
Scaloni said: "Next time, Leo (Messi) will start. We hope the fans can enjoy his performance along with that of the team."
At present, the Argentina national team has already secured the qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and this game is more for the purpose of training the team and maintaining their form.
It is worth noting that after completing the national team matches, Messi will quickly devote himself to the club's tasks. At 8 a.m. on June 15th, Miami International will play against the African powerhouse Cairo National in the opening game of the Club World Cup. Messi is expected to face consecutive intense challenges in high-intensity competitions.