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Argentina announces squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:51 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Argentina announces squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica

Summary

Argentina's national team manager Lionel Scaloni has named a 28-player roster for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica. This marks the first squad selection without retired stars Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi. The matches are scheduled for November 13 at La Bombonera and November 17 at Mario Kempes Stadium in Cordoba. Young players, including Chelsea's Aaron Anselmino and AS Roma's Santiago Castro, have been included in the squad as Argentina prepares for a new era ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•First friendlies post-retirement of Messi and Otamendi.
•Matches set for November 13 and 17, 2026.
•Argentina aims to build towards the 2030 World Cup.
•Young talents like Aaron Anselmino are included in the squad.
•Lionel Scaloni is facing the challenge of team rebuilding.

Latest Updates

6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina roster for November 2026 friendlies: First squad without Lionel Messi for matches vs. Uruguay, Costa Rica

What they're saying

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Lionel Scaloni and Argentina are entering a new era of the team's history as they get ready to meet Uruguay and Costa Rica in a pair of international friendlies this November without legends Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi.
— Yahoo Sports

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