Lionel Messi leads Argentina's 55-player preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team is scheduled to begin its tournament campaign against Algeria on June 16.
Lionel Messi has been named to Argentina's 55-player preliminary squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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