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Latest team news: Lionel Scaloni is reportedly set to change Argentina's starting XI for the World Cup Matchday 2 clash with Austria despite Lionel Messi's hat-trick vs Algeria; right-back, centre-forward and left-back are among the
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Lionel Messi produced a 38-year-old masterclass — a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup opener in Kansas City — and drew a viral reaction from Erling Haaland.
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Latest Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Lionel Scaloni's tactical blueprint, Lionel Messi's central role, squad depth, qualifying form and their Group J opener vs Algeria on June 17, 2026.
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Latest team news: Lionel Scaloni put Lionel Messi in a 10‑man outfield group during Argentina's final training ahead of their World Cup opener vs Algeria next Tuesday, with Giuliano Simeone and Lisandro Martínez among the surprises as
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Latest squad update: Lionel Scaloni has left Emiliano Buendía in contention for Argentina's World Cup squad after Leonardo Balerdi's training injury, saying Balerdi's role "can be covered" and that a decision should come before Wednesday
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Latest Argentina team news: Lionel Scaloni confirmed Leonardo Balerdi is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a soleus muscle injury and says more squad changes remain possible ahead of the June 9 friendly deadline.
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Lionel Scaloni confirmed a Lionel Messi-free start as Argentina face Honduras in a pre-World Cup friendly tonight at Kyle Field. Juan Musso starts in goal, right-back options are limited after injuries, and several stars remain managed
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Latest squad update: Argentina confirmed Leonardo Balerdi has withdrawn from their World Cup squad with a soleus muscle injury. Manager Lionel Scaloni can call up a replacement until June 16; Marcos Senesi is the main candidate.
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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has given an encouraging update on Lionel Messi’s recovery from hamstring fatigue, saying the captain has rejoined part of full training and could play minutes in pre-World Cup friendlies against Honduras
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Latest squad update: Julian Álvarez and Cristian Romero have been cleared to train fully with Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup, rejoining preparations for pre-tournament friendlies and the June 16 opener.
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Latest squad update: Lionel Messi has joined Argentina's World Cup camp in Kansas City as head coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly issues a strict fitness deadline that could see several players replaced before the June 15 roster cut-off.
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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup featuring eight tournament debutants — including Juan Musso, Leonardo Balerdi and Nico Paz — as the holders travel to North America to defend their title.
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Lionel Scaloni has named Argentina’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, confirming Lionel Messi will play in his sixth World Cup alongside Julián Álvarez and Enzo Fernández.
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Lionel Scaloni has publicly backed Argentina’s goalkeeper depth after Emiliano Martínez sustained a broken finger and will likely miss June friendlies as medical staff monitor his recovery ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Lionel Scaloni has defended omitting Paulo Dybala from Argentina's 55-man preliminary list for the 2026 World Cup, citing squad evolution, younger options and recent absences from national team windows.
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Lionel Scaloni has named a 55-man provisional Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup, including Lionel Messi and 10 players from the Premier League.
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