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Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina have been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, the country's football association said on Wednesday, after the 37-year-old recovered from an ankle injury.

Colombia Down Argentina, Brazil Stunned In World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Skipper James Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th-minute spot-kick to seal a hard-fought win for Colombia over the reigning world champions, who were without injured captain Lionel Messi. It was sweet revenge for Colombia, who were beaten 1-0 by Argentina in a bitterly disappointing Copa America final loss in Miami two months ago.

Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026: Argentina Kalah 1-2 dari Kolombia

Argentina tumbang di matchday kedelapan Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 zona CONMEBOL. Kekalahan 1-2 diderita dari Kolombia.

Injured Lionel Messi Ruled Out Of Argentina World Cup Qualifiers

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will miss his team's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia next month due to injury. The 37-year-old was a glaring omission from the Albiceleste's 28-man squad named on Monday as he continues to recover from an ankle ligament injury sustained during Argentina's victory over Colombia in the Copa America final in July, reported Xinhua. Veteran River Plate goalkeeper Franco Armani was also left out, as was Roma forward Paulo Dybala.