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Messi Named Captain for Final World Cup

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

Lionel Messi has been named captain of Argentina’s 26-man squad for his sixth World Cup, despite still recovering from a left hamstring overload sustained in an MLS match.

Messi’s appointment as captain marks a historic milestone, setting a new record for the most World Cup appearances by a player. The 38‑year‑old is still in the recovery phase after a hamstring injury in an Inter Miami match, but his team will compete in Group J, opening against Algeria on June 17. chickenroadslot.lat

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