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Latest Argentina team news: Lionel Scaloni confirmed Leonardo Balerdi is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a soleus muscle injury and says more squad changes remain possible ahead of the June 9 friendly deadline.
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Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martínez will not play in Argentina’s friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on June 6, 2026, as the staff manage fatigue and a fractured finger ahead of the World Cup.
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Latest squad update: Argentina have called up 15 outfield players from their 2022 World Cup-winning group for the 2026 tournament, the most retention among recent champions — a sign of continuity that raises questions about squad renewal
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Latest squad update: Lionel Messi has joined Argentina's World Cup camp in Kansas City as head coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly issues a strict fitness deadline that could see several players replaced before the June 15 roster cut-off.
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With around 15 days to go before the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi headlines a group of 10 Argentina players carrying fitness concerns into the tournament. Coaching staff face selection and match-readiness decisions as the final squad
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