Lionel Messi called up to Argentina squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Major League Soccer (MLS) Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi has received a call-up to the Argentina national team. This was reported on Instagramsocial network banned in Russia; owned by Meta, a recognized extremist organization and banned in Russia) Argentine Football Association.
The forward will prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Argentines will face Ecuador and Bolivia. The games will be held on 8 and 12 September respectively. In total, the head coach of the Argentina national team, Lionel Scaloni, called up 32 players to the team.
On July 12, Messi spoke about the end of his career in the Argentina national team. “I’m sure it will happen soon. It makes sense given my age. But I don’t know exactly when the right moment will come. I move from day to day, enjoy the beauty that surrounds me, ”the striker expressed his opinion.
Messi, 36, joined Inter Miami on July 15. His agreement with the American club runs until the end of the 2024/2025 season.
Source: Lenta
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