Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup
Summary
Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in his sixth World Cup at the 2026 tournament. He leads a 26-player team preparing to compete in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Key Facts
- Messi is 38 years old and will captain Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
- He has scored 116 goals in 198 games for Argentina.
- Messi holds the record for most World Cup matches played (26).
- He and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only male players to appear in six World Cups.
- Argentina’s squad includes players from top clubs like Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
- Argentina will play their World Cup group games in Kansas City and Dallas.
- Messi recently had muscle fatigue but no serious injury.
- Argentina’s team was announced by coach Lionel Scaloni and includes goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from various international clubs.
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