Lionel Messi leaves an Inter Miami MLS match with an apparent injury concern ahead of Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign. Multiple reports say Messi asks to be substituted late in the game against the Philadelphia Union and then walks off the field around the 73rd minute. Coverage describes him clutching or indicating his left leg, with one report stating he appears to feel his hamstring. Several outlets note that there is no clear immediate sign of him limping when he is taken off. Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos later suggests the substitution is precautionary, with pitch conditions and the wet playing surface cited as a factor. The match is reported as a 6-4 win for Miami, and Messi is also described as being involved in play shortly before the substitution. After the match, reports indicate further medical checks are expected to determine the extent of the issue. While Argentina’s camp is described as optimistic, the concern adds uncertainty ahead of Messi’s World Cup preparations and team joining-up.