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Messi completed football - so why play another World Cup?

Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni included Lionel Messi in his 2026 World Cup squad on Thursday, even though his captain isn't "fully fit". Of course, neither revelation was particularly surprising. Messi was widely expected to be a part of his the Albiceleste's title defence - just as it was always unlikely that he'd been in optimal physical condition.

RANKED: Top 10 World Cup Golden Boot contenders

After years of build-up, the 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. The best players in the world are beginning to descend on the United States, Mexico and Canada with dreams of lifting the most prestigious trophy in global football ahead of the action getting under way on June 11.

Argentina v Zambia - International Friendly

Farewell tour: Messi all smiles as he checks in with Argentina

The reigning world champions have officially touched down in the United States as they begin the final countdown to their title defence. Lionel Messi led the Albiceleste squad into Kansas City on Sunday, sparking a frenzy of excitement and inevitable questions about whether this summer represents his international swan song.

Crispó told Koora (2/1) that Argentina remain World Cup favourites even without Messi, and he outlined two conditions for ending the 64-year title drought

RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

Messi and Maradona… What did Crespo tell Koora about this historic comparison?

The former striker expresses his gratitude for having played alongside the two legends.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Sport Recife	11	6	4	1	15	7	8	22	W W L W W
2	Vila Nova	11	6	4	1	17	11	6	22	W W W L D
3	Sao Bernardo	11	6	3	2	17	8	9	21	D W D W W
4	Nautico	11	6	1	4	16	11	5	19	L W W W D
5	Fortaleza	11	5	3	3	14	11	3	18	L W L D W

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