Will Leo Messi play for Argentina in World Cup qualifying game vs Peru tonight?

Argentina will play their final match of 2024 as they host Peru in the World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires.

The 'Albiceleste' have collected 22 points from eleven games, while Uruguay and Colombia are hot on their heels with 19 points. The top six teams will advance to the 2026 World Cup, with the seventh-placed team (currently Venezuela) facing an intercontinental play-off match.

Lionel Scaloni's men come into Tuesday's game on the back of a defeat to Paraguay in Asunción, where Antonio Sanabria and Omar Alderete scored for the home side, while Lautaro Martínez bagged the only goal for Argentina and a packed Boca Juniors stadium will hope for a comprehensive victory against struggling Peru.

Will Messi play against Peru in the World Cup qualifiers?

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is on his way to making his 200th appearance for the Albiceleste and is ready to start and captain the Copa America holders after going all the way against Paraguay.

With Inter Miami already eliminated from the MLS play-offs, there will be no pressure on Scaloni to rest the veteran striker, who, barring injury, is expected to play the entire match in Buenos Aires.