Coach Lionel Scaloni named Lionel Messi as captain of the Argentina national team for the upcoming World Cup, immediately after releasing the 26-man squad on Friday.
The announcement ignites excitement among fans as Argentina prepares to defend its title. The tournament will mark Messi’s sixth World Cup appearance, where he will lead the Albiceleste in their quest to retain the crown they captured in Qatar four years ago.
Argentina finds itself grouped with Austria, Algeria, and Jordan in what promises to be a competitive stage. Scaloni carefully selected a balanced squad that blends experienced stars with emerging talents, aiming to deliver another triumphant run.
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Here is the full list of Argentina’s 26-man squad:
Goalkeepers
Juan Musso
Gerónimo Rulli
Emiliano Martínez
Defenders
Leandro Balerdi
Nicolás Tagliafico
Gonzalo Montiel
Lisandro Martínez
Cristian Romero
Nicolás Otamendi
Facundo Medina
Nahuel Molina
Midfielders
Leandro Paredes
Rodrigo De Paul
Valentín Barco
Giovani Lo Celso
Exequiel Palacios
Alexis Mac Allister
Enzo Fernández
Attackers
Julián Álvarez
Lionel Messi
Nicolás González
Thiago Almada
Giuliano Simeone
Nico Paz
Lautaro Martínez
