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Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns weeks before games in Texas
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk The Associated Press and Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC DFW
· May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Lionel Messi is among the players dealing with an injury, having left a game for Inter Miami due to a concern with his left hamstring.
Injuries are affecting some prominent soccer players ahead of the World Cup, which is set to take place in Texas next month. Lionel Messi is among the players dealing with an injury, having left a game for Inter Miami due to a concern with his left hamstring. Details about the extent of Messi's injury are not specified, but it adds to the list of high-profile concerns.
Another player, Lamine Yamal, was also mentioned as being part of this list. For more information on the injuries and their potential impact on the upcoming World Cup games in Texas, readers can refer to the full report from NBC DFW.
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Category: safety Published: May 26, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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