Argentina’s World Cup roster… Messi’s position is decided, but the “Real” star is out.

Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of the Argentina national team, announced the final 26-member tango roster for the 2026 World Cup.

The roster of the Argentine national team witnessed the absence of the star of “Real Madrid” Franco Mastantuno.

The reigning world champion will defend his title at the World Championships in the United States of America, Mexico and Canada, relying on the same strength that rose to the top in Qatar 4 years ago.

Mastantuno was left out of the final list, which included 6 players from Atletico Madrid and one player from Real Betis.

AS newspaper reported that the Real Madrid player’s lackluster season was the main reason behind Scaloni’s exit after the Merengues finished the season clean-cut.

And it happened Spain national team list Real Madrid was deprived of players for the 2026 World Cup.

On the other hand, Lionel Messi, who raised concerns about his fitness a few weeks ago, is now fully fit to take over as the Argentina captain.