Buenos Aires, March 4 – Inter Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s 33-man preliminary squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil later this month.
According to an official announcement by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), young Manchester City midfielder Claudio Echeverri and Bologna striker Santiago Castro have earned their first-ever call-ups to the national team.
However, River Plate defender Marcos Acuña has been left out due to inconsistent performances.
🇦🇷 Argentina’s Upcoming Fixtures
🔹 March 21: Argentina vs. Uruguay – Montevideo, Uruguay
🔹 March 25: Argentina vs. Brazil – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina currently sits atop the South American World Cup qualifying group with 25 points from 12 matches, while Uruguay trails in second place with 20 points.
🚀 With Messi leading the squad and exciting new talents getting opportunities, Argentina aims to strengthen its position in the qualifiers.
📢 Stay tuned for more updates on Argentina’s World Cup campaign!
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