Argentina will have their final matches of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Ecuador and Venezuela, and Lionel Scaloni announces the call-ups with the return of Lionel Messi. Argentina have already secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after an outstanding campaign in the qualifiers.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has named a sizable squad for the team's final two CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers of the 2026 cycle, one which includes Lionel Messi as well as young star Franco Mastantuono.

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.