World Cup winners Argentina return to play on Thursday at Chile, where Lionel Messi could play his first game for the national team in seven months after dealing with injuries during the previous international break.

Chile host Argentina on Thursday during the latest round of World Cup qualifying action. Ahead of kickoff, both teams have named their starting lineups. The hosts see big names Arturo Vidal and

Argentina face Chile in Santiago for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers with Lionel Messi in the squad. Here's what we know about his status for the match.