Just weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina have officially announced their preliminary squad. Amid the uncertainty, head coach Lionel Scaloni has included Lionel Messi, while leaving out Ángel Di María along with five other champions from Qatar.

Lionel Messi spoke about Argentina’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi received a piece of good news in the Argentina national team as Cristian Romero is reportedly expected to recover for the June friendlies prior to the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi could see his squad boosted for the Argentina 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria as the AFA is seeking for Nicolas Otamendi's amnesty.

France legend Thierry Henry made a bold claim positioning Lionel Messi’s Argentina ahead of Les Bleus and Spain in the contention for the 2026 World Cup.

Gianni Infantino sent a request to Lionel Messi just over a month before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are already closing in on what would likely be a historic sixth World Cup appearance, but Guillermo Ochoa has now emerged as a fresh part of that story.

Neymar spoke about his desire to return to the Brazil national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and mentioned Lionel Messi.

Nicolas Gonzalez will be sidelined from the upcoming UEFA Champions League semifinals with Atletico Madrid due to a recent injury, in a situation that could have consequences in Lionel Messi's Argentina for the 2026 World Cup.

While dealing with injuries throughout the current season, Paulo Dybala opened up on his desire to be part of Argentina's squad for the 2026 World Cup.

After a disappointing season for Real Madrid, Lionel Scaloni has emerged as a leading candidate to become the club’s new head coach, as he has not yet renewed his contract with Argentina. In fact, Los Blancos are reportedly holding direct conversations with the coach.

Even though Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are already veterans, they continue to dominate attention ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which begins in just a few months. The Spain legend Xavi Hernández considers Argentina and Portugal among the top contenders, along with other national teams.

Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos spoke about Lionel Messi and his chances of playing the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.

All signs point to Lionel Messi being included in Argentina’s preliminary squad, a key step ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi is at the center of a $7M breach of contract lawsuit against the Argentina FA following the star's absence from last year's friendly against Venezuela in the U.S.