Argentina don't even know whether Lionel Messi will end up participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they do know another veteran may not be able to play in the first game of the tournament after being sent off against Ecuador.
Ecuador host Argentina for Matchday 18 of the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, with both teams already qualified for next year’s tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo, though a veteran, continues to showcase his remarkable dominance on the global stage. The Portuguese star recently matched a significant record, placing him in an elite category that his rival Lionel Messi may no longer contest.
Ecuador will face Argentina in a Matchday 18 clash of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Here's how fans in the USA can watch the action live, with options available on both TV and streaming platforms.
Lionel Messi and Luis Diaz are in a thrilling race to become the leading scorer in the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly speculating whether Messi will participate in the upcoming match.
Following Lionel Messi's confirmed absence against Ecuador, Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni has chosen the captain for the final CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers game. Moreover, the player who will wear the iconic No. 10 jersey is also reportedly set.
Kylian Mbappe reportedly told officials at the French Football Federation that he does not support organizing a match against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
Lionel Messi and Argentina now know their opponents for the October friendlies in the United States as preparations begin for the 2026 World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, both over 37, continue breaking records on the global stage. Recently, the Portuguese star has edged past his Argentine rival in an international statistic, bringing him closer to a world record.
Lionel Messi scored twice to lead Argentina to victory, reaching 114 international goals and prompting comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally for Portugal.
After wrapping up his final match of the 2026 Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers in Argentina, Lionel Messi has netted two goals for the national team in 2025. This performance inevitably draws comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal tally in the same span.
Argentina faced Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, where the atmosphere turned highly intense. Lionel Messi ended up confronting a Venezuela player.
Argentina star Lionel Messi commented on his presence at the 2026 World Cup following the victory over Venezuela in the qualifiers.
As Matchday 17 concludes, new national teams have secured spots in the 2026 World Cup, and there is a shake-up in the scoring charts. Lionel Messi has overtaken Luis Diaz to become the leading scorer in the 2026 Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers.
With his brace for Argentina against Venezuela, Lionel Messi matched Cristiano Ronaldo's goals in World Cup Qualifying history.
Lionel Messi scores the first and third goal for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match against Venezuela in Buenos Aires.
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