Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.
The forward, who will turn 39 during the tournament, was named in Lionel Scaloni’s 26-man squad on Thursday after leading his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar four years ago with a penalty shootout victory over France.
With 26 appearances, Messi holds the current record for the…
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