L. Messi – Argentina | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
L. Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
Date of BirthJune 24, 1987 (age 38)
Place of BirthRosario, Argentina
Height / Weight170 / 67
PositionForward
Current ClubInter Miami
35
Career
Appearances
27
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 22 | 21 | 11 |
| CONCACAF Champions League | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Copa America | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Friendlies | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 35 | 27 | 14 |
10
Int'l
Caps
4
Int'l
Goals
Argentina International
World Cup 2026
Group J →
Argentina
Algeria
Austria
Jordan2026 tournament outlook
L. Messi will represent Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina have been drawn in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, Jordan. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. As a forward, Messi will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Argentina is a 3-time World Cup champion and will be looking to add to their legacy.
Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
L. Messi is part of the Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Lionel Scaloni, alongside W. Benítez, M. Acuña, V. Barco, and N. Paz among the key players.
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Argentina Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| W. Benítez | Goalkeeper |
| M. Acuña | Defender |
| V. Barco | Midfielder |
| N. Paz | Attacker |
Mbappé
Haaland
Vinícius Jr
Kane
Ronaldo
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