Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions
Summary
Argentina aims to become the first men's team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup, leveraging core players including Lionel Messi, despite defensive vulnerabilities.
Key Points
- Argentina aims to become the first men's team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup.
- The team has maintained much of the core squad from the 2022 Qatar World Cup win and the 2024 Copa America.
- Lionel Messi, nearing 39, remains influential but with reduced stamina and speed.
- Argentina faces a relatively comfortable Group J in the upcoming World Cup starting with a match against Algeria.
