Messi to Captain Argentina at 6th World Cup: Squad Announced
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at a record-tying sixth World Cup, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as the only male players with six appearances.
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Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at a record-tying sixth World Cup, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as the only male players with six appearances.
Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad: Lionel Messi's record sixth tournament, 3 OM stars, 6 Atlético players, Group J vs Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
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Mauricio Pochettino's 26-man USMNT World Cup roster includes Gio Reyna after 2022 drama, along with Adams, Robinson, Pulisic, and other Premier League talent.
Pochettino names USMNT World Cup squad: Balogun and Weah in, Tessmann out injured. USA in Group D with Australia, Paraguay, Turkey.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, called up by Morocco for the 2026 World Cup after switching from France. The Lille midfielder is one of five Ligue 1 players in the squad.
Panama announces 26-man World Cup squad: Amir Murillo, Alberto Quintero in; friendlies vs Brazil, Dominican Republic, Bosnia ahead of Ghana opener on June 17.
Bruno Genesio enters free agency after leading Lille to 3rd place & UCL spot. OM list him as top candidate, but Galtier's Saudi contract complicates plans.