Argentina names first squad without Lionel Messi for November friendlies

Argentina has announced its first call-up without Lionel Messi for the November friendlies, per ESPN, Goal.com and Sporting News AU. Goal.com describes it as a new era following Messi's retirement.

Timeline

1. 3 Nov, 21:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 3 Nov, 21:40 UTCESPN reports first squad without Messi

Top sources

• fotmobGoogle Trends
• The dawn of a new era! Lionel Scaloni names first Argentina squad since Lionel Messi's emotional retirementGoal.com
• Argentina roster for November 2026 friendlies: First squad without Lionel Messi for matches vs. Uruguay, Costa RicaSporting News AU