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😳 Argentina enters the 2026 World Cup as a formidable force, currently ranked as the third favorite to defend their title with odds of approximately 8/1. As of March 2026, Lionel Messi remains the heartbeat of the squad; while he has admitted he’ll take it “step by step” given he will be 39 during the tournament, he is officially included in recent call-ups and remains the oddsmakers’ favorite for the Golden Boot. The Albiceleste face a manageable Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, and with a core of winners like Julián Álvarez and Rodrigo De Paul supporting Messi’s vision, their chances of a historic back-to-back triumph remain exceptionally high. (Via @intermiamicf )