"With Messi, we might have scored two or three more goals, Julian Alvarez said after Argentina's 4-1 win over Brazil in the South American qualifiers last year. Rodrigo de Paul echoed Messi's fans in Argentina and around the world when he said: The best of our teams is always when the number 10 is playing because he is"
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, selected by Lionel Scaloni from 55 players. Messi, listed among 16 forwards, has not fully confirmed his participation as Argentina aim to defend their title. Messi has previously suggested his international career may be nearing its end, while also not committing or cutting ties with Argentina ahead of the tournament starting June 11. Injuries kept him out of Argentina’s later matches during the qualification period. Scaloni indicated there was time to decide Messi’s future, and the squad announcement may signal a decision. Teammates have emphasized Messi’s impact on Argentina’s attacking output and overall team strength.
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