Argentina’s Squad Messi Out, Dybala’s Return, Di Maria Retires Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
Messi has not played for club side Inter Miami since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final.
Roma forward Dybala has not made an international appearance since March 2023 but could get an opportunity to add to his 38 caps in Lionel Messi’s absence.
The reigning world champions will also be without Angel Di Maria after the veteran winger’s international retirement.
Argentina is currently top of South America qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The top six teams in the 10-nation table will qualify automatically for the finals.
Scaloni’s men will host Chile on September 6, before facing Colombia in Barranquilla four days later.
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa/ENG), Juan Musso (Atalanta/ITA), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille/FRA), Walter Benitez (PSV Eindhoven/NED)
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla/ESP), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille/FRA), Cristian Romero (Tottenham/ENG), German Pezzella (River Plate), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica/POR), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United/ENG), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon/FRA), Valentin Barco (Sevilla/ESP).
