Selangor Journal
Fifa World Cup 2022 branding is seen at Hamad International Airport, Doha, on October 19, 2022. Picture by REUTERS/HAMAD I MOHAMMED

Messi named in Argentina’s squad for his fifth World Cup

ISTANBUL, Nov 12 — Leon Messi has been named in Argentina’s 26-man squad for his fifth World Cup as he bids to win the tournament for the first time, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

Juventus’ Angel Di Maria, Roma’s Paulo Dybala and 36-year-old goalkeeper Franco Armani have been included in Lionel Scaloni’s squad.

The 2022 World Cup, hosted by the Gulf nation of Qatar, is set to kick off on November 20 and end on December 18.

Hosts Qatar will open the 29-day event with a Group A match over Ecuador at 1600 GMT in Al Bayt Stadium.

La Albiceleste will play against Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland in Group C.

— Bernama

 

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