Argentina's squad is nearing full fitness for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria on June 16.

Argentina's World Cup squad faces a setback as defender Leonardo Balerdi is ruled out due to a calf injury. Read more on the team's preparations.

World Cup 2026 Argentina opens its title defense from a Kansas City base, with Lionel Messi managed carefully before the June 16 game with Algeria.

The team coached by Lionel Scaloni won on their first tryout, but with new injuries and players returning, the next one could be crucial

Messi is recovering from left hamstring muscle fatigue which forced him to prematurely exit his final Inter Miami match

Lionel Messi will feature in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will play, managing his minutes carefully. Several…

Argentina's squad is nearing full fitness for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria on June 16.

Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, will begin their defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16.

Explore the thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring Argentina's title defense and fierce competition from Portugal, England, and more.

Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup. After recovering from a muscle injury, he played 20 minutes and scored a penalty in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Iceland.

Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.

Algeria and Austria likely to battle it out for progress

Argentina are not among the top few favourites at the 2026 World Cup, but La Albiceleste still boast world-class talent.

Argentina will be looking to retain the World Cup trophy they won four years ago in Qatar and their road to successfully defend it include group stage matches against Algeria,…

Defending champions Argentina will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the highest-ranked team in the world, according to the ...