Messi rested & Leao sent off - pre-World Cup friendlies

Lionel Messi was rested by Argentina in their friendly match against Honduras ahead of the World Cup. Meanwhile, several top teams, including Brazil, Germany, Belgium, and Portugal, secured wins in their respective warm-up games. These pre-World Cup friendlies allowed teams to fine-tune their strategies and player lineups before the major tournament. Brazil, Germany, Belgium, and Portugal emerged victorious in their matches, gaining momentum before the World Cup.

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