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Argentina Faces Readiness Questions Ahead of World Cup

4/2/2026

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Argentina's final pre-World Cup friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia at La Bombonera raised questions about readiness.
Wins did not provide the intensity needed to test against elite opponents.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) faces fitness concerns, Ángel Di María's retirement, and defensive vulnerabilities.
Julián Álvarez has emerged as a key player, while Messi's role remains uncertain.

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Story summary

Argentina's final pre-World Cup friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia at La Bombonera raised questions about readiness.
Wins did not provide the intensity needed to test against elite opponents.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) faces fitness concerns, Ángel Di María's retirement, and defensive vulnerabilities.
Julián Álvarez has emerged as a key player, while Messi's role remains uncertain.