India, May 26 -- The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been hit with a wave of anxiety following an injury update regarding Argentina's talismanic captain, Lionel Messi. Less than three weeks before the tournament kicks off on June 11 across the North America, Inter Miami confirmed that the 38-year-old forward is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.

How Did Lionel Messi Sustain Injury?

The scare occurred during Inter Miami's 6-4 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union. In the 73rd minute of the match, Messi was forced off the pitch after clutching the back of his thigh immediately after taking a free kick.

While Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos initially downplayed the issue, attributing the discom...