Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reportedly been reduced by coach Lionel Scaloni as the final decision draws near.

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.

Although Mauricio Pochettino, Didier Deschamps and Lionel Scaloni have been mentioned as potential targets for Real Madrid, the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a complication.

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.

Despite already being a historic figure for Argentina, Lionel Scaloni could be set for a move after the 2026 World Cup. After their UEFA Champions League elimination, Real Madrid have reportedly decided to look for a new head coach, with the Argentine emerging as a clear candidate.

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.