Lionel Messi among 21 players reportedly confirmed by Scaloni for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad

Lionel Messi reportedly tops a list of 21 players already confirmed in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi will be the face of Argentina‘s 2026 World Cup campaign in North America, with the tournament expected to be the final major competition of his career. With the March international friendlies serving as one of the last tests before the roster is set, reports have emerged claiming that Messi headlines a group of 21 players already locked into head coach Lionel Scaloni‘s plans.