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Argentina’s run of low-quality rivals raises questions ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will find Argentina in the middle of a stretch of matches against lower-level opponents.
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Spain manager Luis de la Fuente criticizes Argentina over Finalissima cancellation

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente put all the responsibility of the Finalissima's cancellation on Argentina.
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Messi’s last game in Argentina before 2026 World Cup: AFA announces friendly vs Mauritania

Argentina will face Mauritania in Buenos Aires in what will be Lionel Messi’s final match in his country before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Argentina declared Finalissima winners by Conmebol president, who blasts Spain: ‘They didn’t show up’

Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez considered Argentina the winners of the Finalissima that was never played against Spain.
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Report: Lionel Messi’s Argentina left without March friendlies as AFA scrambles to find opponents

Lionel Messi once again suffered a backlash with the national team as Argentina has been reportedly left without friendlies in the March window, and now AFA are scrambling to find potential new opponents.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina reportedly close to securing two March friendlies after Finalissima backlash

After the cancelation of the Finalissima, Lionel Messi is now reportedly close to play two friendlies with Argentina national team in the March international break.
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Argentina’s friendly vs. Guatemala at risk over FIFA international break rule breach

FIFA rules could stand in the way of the match between Argentina and Guatemala.
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Lionel Messi joined by two newcomers in Argentina squad for March FIFA break

Argentina have announced their roster for the March international break, with Lionel Messi included.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina set to repeat 2022 farewell formula at same venue in Guatemala friendly before World Cup

Set to face Guatemala in a friendly, reports revealed that Lionel Messi's Argentina is set to repeat the farewell formula from Argentine fans from the 2022 World Cup prior to the 2026 edition.
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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal snubbed: Why did Senegal reject Argentina and Spain pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendlies?

As Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal prepared for potential high-profile encounters, an unexpected twist emerged.
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Argentina’s March FIFA break plans revealed after Finalissima clash with Spain is cancelled

After the Finalissima against Spain was cancelled, Argentina reportedly have plans in place for the March FIFA break.
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Lamine Yamal’s Spain confirm friendly on planned Finalissima date: What about Messi’s Argentina?

While Lamine Yamal's Spain has already confirmed a friendly planned for the Finalissima date after its cancellation, questions still rise on what will happen with Lionel Messi's Argentina.
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Messi’s Argentina vs. Yamal’s Spain cancelled: AFA’s Claudio Tapia reveals the reasons behind the Finalissima’s drama

After UEFA announced the cancellation of the Finalissima between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain, criticism of the AFA intensified. As a result, President Claudio Tapia decided to reveal the reasons behind the game’s cancellation, offering his own account of the situation.
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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal clash cancelled as UEFA makes final decision on Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima clash

Following the conflict in the Middle East, UEFA and CONMEBOL had to make major changes regarding the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain. Facing the impossibility of reaching an agreement, the clash between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi has been canceled.
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Messi’s Argentina closing in on pre-World Cup friendly in the U.S. for June FIFA window

Days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi’s Argentina could play a friendly match in the United States.