Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain.

Lionel Messi will not be part of the starting lineup against Honduras.

Argentina has been left fearing the worst over Lionel Messi’s fitness.

Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar in 2022.

Lionel Messi is not starting for Argentina as they take on Honduras in a friendly match ahead of the World Cup.

Argentina squares off against Honduras in a pre-World Cup friendly tonight at Kyle Field, but captain Lionel Messi will not see the pitch as the coaching staff manages his physical workload. Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s pre-World Cup warm-up match against Honduras at Kyle Field.

The Argentine superstar is one of just four athletes to have joined the three-comma club while still active in their sports—and is one of two new billionaires competing at this year’s World Cup.

A raucous Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, cheered Argentina loudly throughout the match, but were likely disappointed as the team's talisman Lionel Messi remained on the bench as he recovers from muscle fatigue.