Argentina Reveal Final 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup – Messi Included After Injury Scare
Argentina have confirmed their 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under coach Lionel Scaloni. Captain Lionel Messi overcomes recent fitness doubts to make what could be his sixth tournament appearance. The squad blends experience and youth. Goalkeepers are Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli and Juan Musso. The back line features Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Tagliafico, Leonardo Balerdi and Facundo Medina. In midfield, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios and Valentín Barco have been selected. Up front, Messi is joined by Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Thiago Almada and José Manuel López. As defending champions, Argentina will aim for a fourth World Cup title and a historic back-to-back win. All eyes will be on Messi as he leads La Albiceleste in their 19th appearance at the global showpiece.
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