2026 Argentina World Cup roster: Complete 26-man team includes Lionel Messi

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, May 28, with Lionel Messi included for what will be his sixth World Cup appearance. The defending champions will look to retain the title they won in 2022, when Messi lifted his first World Cup trophy. The squad includes goalkeepers Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, and Juan Musso, along with defenders such as Lisandro Martínez and Cristian Romero, and midfielders including Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes.