Argentina’s national football team achieved a 2-1 victory against Mauritania in a recent friendly match. This win marks a positive development for the team as they prepare for their title defense at the upcoming World Cup.
Lionel Messi, who was named in the squad for the friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia, has not yet confirmed whether he will participate in the 2026 World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni stated, “I believe that he has to be there, for the sake of football, but it’s not me who decides.” Messi himself expressed his desire to play, saying, “It’s something extraordinary to be able to be in a World Cup, and I would love to.” However, he added, “I’m going to assess that on a day-to-day basis when I start pre-season next year with Inter [Miami] and see if I can really be 100 percent.”
Messi holds the record for the most appearances in World Cup history with 26, having played a crucial role in Argentina’s triumph in Qatar.
In addition to the football developments, Burford Capital is considering investment treaty arbitration against Argentina after a US court overturned a $16 billion judgment related to the nationalization of oil and gas operator YPF. This legal situation adds another layer of complexity to Argentina’s current landscape.
As the football world watches Messi’s next steps, the uncertainty surrounding his final decision on participating in the World Cup remains. Details remain unconfirmed.
