Starting the competition as the reigning champions, Lionel Messi's Argentina will be heading to the 2026 World Cup with the task to be the first back-to-back winners in 64 years.

With Lionel Messi once again at the center of attention, the South American giant enters the tournament carrying the weight of history and the ambition of defending the crown won in Qatar four years ago.

Full preview of Argentina for the 2026 World Cup, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances.

Prior to France's debut, Kylian Mbappe stated that he's open for another World Cup final against Lionel Messi's Argentina as he'd like to "change the course of destiny."

Lionel Scaloni is beginning to shape Argentina's lineup for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Algeria, with Lionel Messi expected to be part of the starting XI.

France star Ousmane Dembele spoke about Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Guillermo Ochoa reflected on joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in soccer history to make six World Cup rosters: "It's something difficult to imagine."

Lionel Messi's Argentina captured the No. 1 spot in the final FIFA rankings' update ahead of the 2026 World Cup, leaving fans wondering exactly where Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal lands heading into the tournament.

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.

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.