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Argentina World Cup 2026: Messi’s Historic Quest to Defend the Crown
Defending champions Argentina aim to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, with Lionel Messi set to lead the squad despite a minor injury. The team boasts a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, but faces tougher opposition and Messi’s declining physical peak. Al Jazeera predicts a semifinal finish.