Lionel Messi leads Argentina World Cup roster
Lionel Messi has been named to Argentina's 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup. This will mark his sixth appearance in the tournament, a record he shares with Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who recently played for Inter Miami, is expected to lead Argentina in their title defense this summer.
- ▪Lionel Messi is included in Argentina's roster for the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪He has already played in more World Cup matches than any other player in history.
- ▪Argentina will begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 16.
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- ▪ How Argentina is handling a possible Lionel Messi World Cup injury — New York Post
- ▪ Messi leads an experienced Argentina World Cup squ... — ESPN — Soccer
- ▪ Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup — BBC Sport
- ▪ Messi to lead Argentina at record 6th World Cup — ESPN — Top
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