Argentina closed a profitable yr, wherein they received the 2024 Copa America, with a victory that secured their first place within the standings of the 2026 World Cup Qualifying. As La Albiceleste proceed to be one of many strongest nationwide groups, Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has spoken about his ambitions along with his nation and what it’s to play with Lionel Messi.
“Enjoying for Argentina and with Lionel Messi is a dream,” Garnacho informed FIFA about sharing the pitch with the Inter Miami star. This yr, he has three appearances with the group, offering an help for Paulo Dybala towards Chile for the Qualifiers.
Nevertheless, the 20-year-old admits that he has to “maintain working, attempt to play higher and higher.” He additionally stated that whereas he didn’t have a lot play time throughout the 2024 Copa America, wherein he was totally on the bench, it was “an unbelievable second.”
“Hopefully, for the subsequent World Cup, I will likely be able to play, and we’ll attempt to win,” he concluded. Argentina are en path to qualify for the event, which can happen within the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Alejandro Garnacho and Lionel Messi warming-up (IMAGO/Photogamma)
Lionel Scaloni doesn’t lack choices for Argentina’s assault. Other than the established stars corresponding to Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez, there are rising skills corresponding to Valentin Castellanos, Giuliano Simeone and Garnacho himself who will strive the whole lot to earn a spot within the squad.
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Because the 2026 World Cup is getting nearer, the query of whether or not Messi will likely be a part of the group or not hangs within the air. The Argentine captain has stated a number of occasions that he hasn’t decided, and that he simply desires to dwell “day-to-day.” Nevertheless, there are hopeful indicators that he’s, not less than, contemplating taking part in within the event.
Lionel Messi of Argentina (IMAGO/Sebastian Frej)
One, and possibly a very powerful, is the reviews that he desires to resume with Inter Miami till 2026. In keeping with what Miami’s co-owner Jorge Mas informed the press, they’re in talks to increase his contract with the group one other yr.
