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Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad Review: Can Messi Win It One Last Time

Argentina World Cup 2026 squad review. Can Messi win it one last time at 38? Full squad breakdown, key players, Group J fixtures, and honest assessment of their title chances.

By Of The Pitch, Editorial TeamJune 6, 2026Updated June 22, 2026
Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad Review: Can Messi Win It One Last Time

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Argentina World Cup 2026 squad review. Can Messi win it one last time at 38? Full squad breakdown, key players, Group J fixtures, and honest assessment of their title chances.

Squad and Coach

TeamArgentina national football team
NicknameLa Albiceleste
Head coachLionel Scaloni

Players to watch

  • Lionel Messi
  • Julian Alvarez
  • Rodrigo De Paul
  • Emiliano Martinez
  • Lautaro Martinez
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