Argentina will hope to become the first team in 62 years to defend their title in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what will be Lionel Messi's final World Cup.

Lionel Messi is back and now Argentina can truly chase destiny at the World Cup.

Argentina arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying the tag of reigning world champions. Four years ago in Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lifted football's most coveted trophy and cemented his legacy. Now,

An elite group of players from Argentina, France and Germany are seeking their second World Cup titles in North America this summer.

Argentina finished at the top of the 10-team qualifying table in CONMEBOL, which is the soccer confederation that represents South America. Lionel Messi finished with eight goals during the qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the team only losing twice during the 18-game campaign.

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