Lionel Messi scored minutes after returning from injury as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up match. Messi, eased back after muscle fatigue, made a 20-minute cameo, allaying fears about his readiness for the tournament.
Argentina, liderada por Lionel Messi, inicia a Copa do Mundo em busca do bicampeonato. A equipe estreia no Grupo J contra Argélia, Jordânia e Áustria. A seleção argentina, campeã em 2022, chega com títulos da Copa América 2024 e Eliminatórias Sul-Americanas.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni, aims to defend its World Cup title with a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters, despite injury concerns and the challenge of replicating past success.
Argentina's coach Scaloni prioritizes Messi's fitness for World Cup 2026 due to his age and packed schedule. Several other players also face fitness issues, but the team is preparing well with a stable core.
Argentina's coaching staff is prioritizing Lionel Messi's fitness for the 2026 World Cup due to his age and a packed schedule. Coach Scaloni emphasizes careful management and believes Messi's presence, even at less than full strength, is crucial for the team's performance. Several other key players are also managing fitness issues.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledges the difficulty of winning the World Cup, citing their 2022 journey. He believes Argentina is a contender for 2026 but faces strong competition.
Lionel Messi lidera la selección argentina para el Mundial 2026, pese a una lesión muscular. La lista de Scaloni sorprende por la ausencia de Franco Mastantuono.
Lionel Messi, 38, confirmed to captain Argentina in his record 6th World Cup. 18-year-old prospect Franco Mastantuono surprisingly left out of the 26-man squad announced by coach Lionel Scaloni.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni downplays concerns over Lionel Messi's hamstring injury, calling it 'not that bad' with two weeks before the World Cup. Messi, 38, was diagnosed with muscle fatigue after exiting Inter Miami's match against Philadelphia Union.
