Lionel Messi and Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez are among the Albiceleste players who are racing to recover in time for the tournament. Here’s all you need to know.

The players’ list came with surprises, awaited returns and important absences as the Albiceleste aims to defend its title

The draft of 55 players is far from definitive, but already has some big surprises ahead of the tournament that starts in June

The defender will miss at least six weeks, while the goalkeeper was taken out as a precautionary measure

The two pre-World Cup friendlies will likely serve to test lineup alternatives and could be the last time captain Lionel Messi features for the national team

Unusual names are listed among the hard core of Scaloneta players, with a few notable absentees

The fans will have the opportunity to admire the original prize at exposition center La Rural

The AFA rejected the claims in a press statement, pointing the finger at Foster Gillett-linked businessman Guillermo Tofoni

Football fans are set to get an appetizer of the World Cup as the date and venue for the 2026 Finalissima were confirmed on Thursday