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The Guardian·about 12 hours ago

World Cup 2026: England prepare for Costa Rica friendly, Iran visa row, Lamine Yamal latest: football news – live

Our latest World Cup team guide focuses on holders Argentina. And it’s not just all about Lionel Messi.

“Almost two thirds of the 2022 squad remains, but it now also includes some promising young players such as Nico Paz, who has been in excellent form at Como.

They will also have established stars like Lautaro Martínez, who aims to be in top condition for this World Cup: something he couldn’t achieve in Qatar.”

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Sources: The Guardian

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