The atmosphere around Argentina is beginning to shift as Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, and Rodrigo De Paul find themselves at the center of a growing debate ahead of the next global tournament.

While defining the final 26-player list for the 2026 World Cup, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni warned his players that the cut will be based on performances.

After a disappointing performance against Mauritania, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will be starting in the game against Zambia next Tuesday.

The possible presence of Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina was addressed by head coach Lionel Scaloni.

Lionel Messi reportedly tops a list of 21 players already confirmed in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Following Gonzalo Montiel’s injury, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was forced to call up Agustin Giay.

Argentina have announced their roster for the March international break, with Lionel Messi included.

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.

Pablo Aimar, an icon of the Argentina national team and assistant to coach Lionel Scaloni, spoke about the venue for the Finalissima against Spain.

Lionel Scaloni is reportedly interested in a La Liga player who is eligible to represent either Argentina or Spain.

Lionel Scaloni reportedly has at least 13 players confirmed for Argentina ahead of the Finalissima and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi among them.

To neutralize Spain star Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi's Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is reportedly plotting a stragegy for the 2026 Finalissima.

Lionel Messi's hopes in the 2026 World Cup have been put in doubt as head coach Lionel Scaloni is reportedly concerned over several Argentina players.

Lionel Scaloni and Diego Simeone, the coaches of Argentina and Atletico Madrid, reportedly held a meeting where they discussed Julian Alvarez and other players.

Lionel Scaloni has added another layer of intrigue—offering a carefully chosen hint that has reignited debate about Messi’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.