Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
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May 29, 2026
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.
Messi, 38, had not previously confirmed he would play in what will be a record-breaking sixth tournament for the Argentine superstar.
But it had been widely assumed the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner would again lead Argentina, four years after lifting the trophy in Qatar.
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