Are we in store for a repeat act from the GOAT? Argentina is looking to become the third country to win back-to-back World Cup titles,  aiming to join Italy and Brazil. The biggest question may not be if Argentina can reach the final in 2026,  but will they do it with or without Lionel Messi? All signs point to Messi being in the 2026 squad for one last they Qualified:Argentina finished at the top of the 10-team qualifying table in CONMEBOL,  which is the soccer confederation that represents South America. Lionel Messi finished with eight goals during the qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Joel Waterman Jersey,  with the team only losing twice during the 18-game Cup Group Stage Schedule:June 16: Argentina vs. Algeria  Kansas City Stadium June 22: Argentina vs. Austria  Dallas Stadium at Arlington,  Texas June 27: Jordan vs. Argentina  Dallas Stadium at Arlington,  Texas Group J: Argentina,  Algeria,  Austria and Jordan | 2026 FIFA World Cup DrawArgentina will provide a blend of proven champions and rising stars who can shape the tournament. Lionel Messi remains influential,  striker Lautaro Martnez will be central to Argentina's attack,  and Julin lvarez offers versatility and creativity,  capable of playing wide,  centrally,  or in a supporting role in the midfield,  Rodrigo De Paul continues to be the team's engine,  offering work rate,  ball progression and leadership that hold the squad together in high-pressure matches. Emiliano Martnez remains one of the world's best goalkeepers and has consistently stepped up his stoppage rate in penalty kick is Argentina's Manager at the World Cup?Lionel Scaloni wants to become the first manager to win multiple World Cup titles since Vittorio Pozzo did so with Italy back in 1934 and 1938. Scaloni will have the roster to do so. https://www.canadafanstore.com/collections/maxime-crepeau-jerse y" target="true"> https://www.canadafanstore.com/collections/maxime-crepeau-jersey