India, May 29 -- The Argentina national football team has announced the final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Lionel Messi in charge. The reigning champions will defend the title this time after winning their third title in Qatar 2022. Argentine head coach Lionel Scaloni has picked most of the players who were part of their triumphant campaign. While there were concerns over Messi's injury that he suffered in a recent match for Inter Miami, he is expected to regain fitness before the World Cup kicks off in June.

Along with the experienced players, some youngsters, including Nicolas Paz and Giuliano Simeone, have been named in the final squad. They will hope for a chance at a World Cup debut when Argentina begin their title defenc...