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Messi called in for a record sixth WC as Argentina announce squad

After a week of speculation about Lionel Messi's fitness, Argentina received good news Thursday: the 38-year-old was named to Lionel Scaloni's 26-man World Cup squad. Messi exited Inter Miami's final match before the World Cup break with what the club described as left hamstring muscle overload. His inclusion puts a record sixth World Cup within reach.

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Vinicius admits Messi fear ahead of 2026 World Cup

Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Junior has admitted that Lionel Messi's presence makes Argentina one of the favourites to win the World Cup again this summer. The Selecao winger believes Messi's unpredictable style of play can still give their arch-rivals an edge when they defend their global crown in North America.

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Madrid's Mastantuono faces Argentina World Cup squad chop

Real Madrid starlet Franco Mastantuono faces a nervous wait as he risks being dropped from Argentina's final World Cup squad. Despite reporting for international duty in peak physical condition, the teenage attacker could still be omitted by manager Lionel Scaloni before Sunday's deadline due to purely tactical considerations.

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2ريال مدريد crestريال مدريد38275677354286
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3فياريال crestفياريال382261072462672
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4أتلتيكو مدريد crestأتلتيكو مدريد382161162441869
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5ريال بيتيس crestريال بيتيس381515859481160
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6سيلتا فيجو crestسيلتا فيجو381412125348554
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