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Messi Named Captain for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup

Published May 29, 2026 · Updated May 29, 2026 · NRK

Lionel Messi has been named captain of Argentina’s 26‑man squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking his sixth appearance in a tournament. He is recovering from a hamstring strain sustained in an MLS match last week.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced the squad, appointing 38‑year‑old Messi as captain for the tournament in the United States. Messi is still dealing with a hamstring strain, but the club’s preliminary diagnosis lists muscle fatigue rather than a serious injury. This will be Messi’s record‑setting sixth World Cup, surpassing the five‑appearance tally of Ronaldo, Matthäus and Carbajal. esporist.com

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