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/ todayLionel Scaloni leaves door open for Emi Buendia’s Argentina World Cup call-up as Balerdi’s position ‘can be covered’
Emiliano Buendia's chances to be part of the World Cup remain alive as Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni claimed that Leonardo Balerdi's position "can be covered" already.

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/ todayLionel Messi to return for Argentina’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Iceland, confirms Lionel Scaloni
Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will be returning to the pitch in Argentina's last friendly against Iceland.

World Cup
/ 1 day agoLionel Scaloni doesn’t rule out more changes to Argentina’s World Cup squad after Leonardo Balerdi’s injury
After Leonardo Balerdi's injury, Lionel Scaloni opened the door for even more changes in Argentina's 2026 World Cup roster.

World Cup
/ 3 days agoLionel Scaloni forced to make change to Argentina’s World Cup list as Leonardo Balerdi gets injured: Who can replace him?
Lionel Scaloni must make a change to Argentina's World Cup list after Leonardo Balerdi got injured.

World Cup
/ 3 days agoLionel Messi comparison prompts honest admission from Portugal boss as Roberto Martinez clarifies Cristiano Ronaldo’s authority within 2026 World Cup squad
Scaloni openly discussed how closely he works with Messi on major decisions involving Argentina, leading many to wonder whether Martinez follows a similar approach with Ronaldo inside the Portugal camp.

World Cup
/ 3 days agoLionel Scaloni gives encouraging injury update on Lionel Messi ahead of pre-World Cup friendlies
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has delivered a positive update regarding Lionel Messi's fitness, revealing that the captain could feature in the upcoming warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup
/ 5 days agoLionel Messi, Julian Alvarez absent from Scaloni’s lineup ahead of Argentina’s Honduras friendly
Lionel Scaloni tested a lineup for Argentina's match against Honduras without Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.

World Cup
/ 5 days agoLionel Scaloni reportedly identifies five backup players for Argentina ahead of possible last-minute World Cup call-ups
With some players dealing with physical setbacks, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has reportedly identified five backup players that could have a last-minute call-up to be part of the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup
/ 6 days agoScaloni names 9 World Cup contenders alongside Argentina, leaves out Germany, Netherlands
Among the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Scaloni named 10 teams, including Argentina.

World Cup
/ 7 days agoScaloni explains Messi’s 2026 World Cup workload management following injury with Inter Miami
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni addressed Lionel Messi's physical condition following his recent injury with Inter Miami and detailed how the staff plans to manage his minutes during the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup
/ 7 days agoLionel Messi could see teammates cut from Argentina’s World Cup roster as Scaloni reportedly sets fitness deadline
Lionel Messi could see changes in Argentina's World Cup roster as head coach Lionel Scaloni has reportedly set a fitness deadline for players to meet.

World Cup
/ 11 days agoTwo Argentina players at center of Scaloni’s World Cup roster doubts: Montiel and Gonzalez in the spotlight
Gonzalo Montiel and Nicolas Gonzalez are the players creating the biggest doubts for Lionel Scaloni as he builds Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup
/ 11 days agoArgentina 2026 World Cup roster: Scaloni finalizing 26-man squad with Real Madrid’s Mastantuono reportedly ruled out
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is on the verge of announcing his official 2026 World Cup roster, with breaking reports indicating that Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono will miss the final cut.

World Cup
/ 12 days agoLionel Scaloni backs Argentina’s backup goalkeepers amid Emiliano Martinez injury concerns
Lionel Scaloni expressed complete confidence in Argentina's depth between the posts as the coaching staff monitors a finger injury sustained by starting goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

World Cup
/ 12 days agoLionel Scaloni explains decision to leave Paulo Dybala out of Argentina’s 2026 World Cup preliminary roster
After his unexpected omission, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni explained his decision to leave Paulo Dybala out of the preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup.