Messi's title defence: Argentina's road through World Cup 2026
The reigning champions are back — and their captain is chasing history all over again.
⚽ Play today's FootWord while you read — freeArgentina arrive at the 2026 World Cup as reigning champions, with Lionel Messi once more at the heart of everything they do.
Follow Argentina's live status and next fixture on the World Cup 2026 hub, and track Messi's tournament on his player page.
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