Argentina’s preparations for its first 2026 World Cup match have taken an unexpected turn, with Marcos Senesi becoming a central figure in a late squad reshuffle just days before Lionel Messi and the reigning world champion begin their title defense.

The reigning world champion arrives in North America as one of the leading contenders for the trophy, but there is an intriguing statistic hanging over the tournament that has captured the attention of supporters across the globe.

In the friendly game between Argentina and Iceland, Lionel Messi had a warm reunion with Daniel Gudjohnsen.

Bruno Guimaraes defended Brazil's chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by using Argentina as an example.

After dominating South American qualifying and arriving in North America with a squad that still features many heroes from Qatar 2022, the national side is widely regarded as one of the strongest contenders to lift the trophy once again.

With less than a week until Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Algeria, Lionel Messi spoke about his physical condition.

On the verge of making his historic sixth World Cup appearance, Lionel Messi spoke about the strengths that make Argentina a fierce candidate to defend their global crown.

Messi's appearance, his sharpness on the ball, and a remarkable achievement reached during the match ensured that the evening in Alabama became far more significant than a routine pre-tournament friendly.

Lionel Messi jumped on the field, and in just three minutes, scored from the penalty spot against Iceland to extend Argentina's lead in their last friendly prior to the World Cup.

Argentina is facing Iceland as their last friendly prior to the beginning of the 2026 World Cup, but Lionel Messi was left on the subs bench once again.

Argentina comfortably defeated Iceland 3-0 tonight with goals from Valentín Barco, Lionel Messi, and Thiago Almada in their final international friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Following Leonardo Balerdi's tournament-ending injury, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is reportedly leaning toward naming Guido Rodríguez as his replacement for the 2026 World Cup.

Jurgen Klinsmann has named Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal among the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing similarities with Lionel Messi's Argentina as part of his reasoning.

Argentina will square off with Iceland in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the matchup live.

Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Iceland in their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.