Messi trains with Argentina ahead of World Cup qualifier

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and the Argentina squad gathered at the Argentine Soccer Association (AFA) facilities on Monday to train ahead of their next World Cup qualifier against Paraguay.

Argentina will play against Paraguay on Thursday at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion.

Argentina confronts a Paraguay team with an unbeaten record in its last four matches, including two consecutive home game victories. This winning streak has pushed Paraguay up to sixth place in the standings.

A win for Argentina in this match is pivotal as it would bolster their standing as the leader of the qualifiers and further their journey towards securing a spot in the next World Cup.