Argentina prepares 2030 World Cup roster without Lionel Messi amid retirement talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Argentina's future roster for the 2030 World Cup may lack Lionel Messi, who will be 43 years old and likely retired. The potential lineup features young players such as Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono to spearhead the next generation. Historically, Argentina last competed without Messi in 2002, failing to advance past the group stage. Messi's status for the upcoming 2026 World Cup remains uncertain, with speculation about it being his final tournament.
- •Lionel Messi's retirement could reshape Argentina's national team.
- •Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono are projected to lead the future lineup.
- •Argentina's last World Cup without Messi was in 2002, where they were eliminated early.
- •Talks of Messi's retirement are prevalent as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
- •The 2030 World Cup may mark a new era for La Albiceleste.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina roster projection without Lionel Messi: What 2030 World Cup could look like if soccer legend retires
"Here's what the 2030 roster for La Albiceleste could look like without Messi at the helm.
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