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Youth Meets Experience in Fiery 31 Man Selection

Messi Still Leads... Shock Names in Scaloni’s List as Argentina Gear Up for World Cup Push

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni's unveiled his 31 man preliminary squad for the upcoming World cup qualifiers against Venezuela & Ecuador.

Argentina Already Secured World Cup Spot

The reigning world champions have already booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World cup and currently lead the South American qualifying table.

They host Venezuela on 4 Sep at the Monumental in Buenos Aires before travelling to face Ecuador on 9 Sep in their final 2 qualifiers.

Mix of Experience & Youth

At 38 captain Lionel Messi remains the star name but Scaloni also introduced new blood. Rising talents Franco Mastantuono who recently joined Real Madrid and Claudio Echeverri of Man City have both been included.

Full Argentina Squad

Midfielders: