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 ClubArgentina
46
Career
Appearances
25
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup - Qualification South America | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| Major League Soccer | 14 | 13 | 7 |
| CONCACAF Champions League | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Leagues Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Copa America | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| All Competitions | 46 | 25 | 11 |
195
Int'l
Caps
115
Int'l
Goals
Argentina International
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World Cup 2026
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2026 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.
View full Argentina team profile →Related players
Argentina Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| W. Benítez | Goalkeeper |
| M. Acuña | Defender |
| V. Barco | Midfielder |
| N. Paz | Attacker |
Mbappé
Haaland
Vinícius Jr
Kane
Messi
Ronaldo
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