Lionel Messi is poised for his final World Cup appearance with Argentina after being included in the country's squad for the upcoming tournament. The reigning world champions, Argentina, unveiled their 25-man squad on Thursday, just over two weeks before their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City.
As anticipated, the legendary captain Messi has been named in the squad, despite sparking injury concerns when he limped out of his last Inter Miami game before the World Cup break last week. The 38-year-old forward, who led Argentina to glory in the 2022 World Cup, is expected to play a pivotal role in their title defense.
Argentina will begin their campaign against Algeria on June 12 in Kansas City. The squad announcement comes after a period of speculation regarding Messi's fitness, but the Argentine Football Association has confirmed that he is fit to participate.
This tournament is widely expected to be Messi's last World Cup, marking the end of an illustrious international career that has seen him win the Copa America, the World Cup, and numerous individual accolades. Fans and teammates alike are eager to see him grace the global stage one final time.
