Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Previous World Cup appearances: 18
Best performance: Winners (1978, 1986, 2022)
First appearance: 1930 (Uruguay)
Top goal scorer: Lionel Messi (13)
Most appearances: Lionel Messi (26)
Player to watch: Lionel Messi
FIFA world ranking: 3

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