No place for Dybala as Messi leads Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad; Scaloni unveils the final 26
Argentina's World Cup defense squad is here, led by Lionel Messi, aiming to repeat their 2022 triumph.
Coach Scaloni has included new faces like Valentin Barco and Nico Paz, while some 2022 champions are out.
Messi and Emiliano Martinez face injury concerns ahead of their June 16 opener against Algeria.
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