Lionel Scaloni has had to make roster modifications due to injuries heading into Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches in October. One player who is back is Lionel Messi. Lionel Scaloni is down another player in Argentina’s squad for their World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for the October international window for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Argentina leads South American qualifying with 18 points, followed by Colombia (16) and Uruguay (15). The top six teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and the seventh position will play an international playoff for a berth. Goalkeepers: Walter Benítez (PSV Eindhoven), Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique Marseille), Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid)

Two of Lionel Messi teammates have been removed from Argentina's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers roster for the October matches due to injuries.

Lionel Messi will return to Argentina’s national team for the South American World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia. The 37-year-old