Lionel Messi
Argentina
FWD
Age
38
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is a confirmed forward in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Lionel Scaloni's final 26. The Inter Miami forward is 38 at kick-off and valued at around €15.00m, a former Argentina youth international.
Argentina were drawn in Group J, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. They open against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June, then face Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June before meeting Jordan at the same ground on 27 June. Argentina reached the finals by winning CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 25 March 2025.
Argentina were drawn in Group J, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. They open against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June, then face Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June before meeting Jordan at the same ground on 27 June. Argentina reached the finals by winning CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 25 March 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
A prolific goalscorer widely regarded as one of the greatest dribblers of all time, Messi is known for his positioning, quick reactions, vision, range of passing and accuracy from free kicks and penalties; his low centre of gravity and quick feet allow him to retain ball control at speed. He stands 1.70 m and is left-footed. This season he has played 2,421 minutes.
World Cup History
This is far from Lionel Messi's first senior World Cup. He featured in Argentina's squads in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022, and Lionel Scaloni has named him in the 26 once more for the 2026 finals. The talisman of Scaloni's side travels as a confirmed name for the Argentina group stage.
National Team
Argentina
Tier 1
£32m
📋 Teammates (20)
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Goal Rush Impact
The Inter Miami forward lands on the Goal Rush card with 198 caps and 116 goals for Argentina, and he has added 29 goals at club level this season. Argentina carry a Tier 1 billing of £32m, among the top team picks for the tournament.
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Messi at the 2026 World Cup
Messi is a confirmed forward in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Argentina side opening their Group J campaign in June.
Picking Argentina in Goal Rush
Argentina are a Tier 1 team valued at £32m. Lionel Scaloni takes Argentina into the tournament.
Lionel Messi World Cup 2026 FAQs
Argentina are a Tier 1 side valued at £32m. Argentina face Algeria, Austria and Jordan in their group, and the figure stands for the team as a whole.
Messi is one of Argentina's forwards. He turns out for Inter Miami at club level and sits in Lionel Scaloni's squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the final 26.
Yes. Messi played at the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups for Argentina, so 2026 is a sixth, with Lionel Scaloni naming him in the 26 again.
Messi plays his club football for Inter Miami. He is one of Argentina's forwards in Lionel Scaloni's final 26, and Argentina begin Group J against Algeria in mid-June.
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