The November international break has arrived as world champions Argentina continue to prepare for the defense of their title at next summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup.
La Albiceleste have already completed their World Cup qualification campaign, topping CONMEBOL’s standings and easily securing their spot at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Argentina will have to wait until December’s draw to discover their opponents for the 2026 World Cup group stage, but the November period will help ready themselves for the expanded 48-team competition as they chase back-to-back crowns.
Lionel Messi, rather unsurprisingly, has been called up to Lionel Scaloni’s squad this month, but the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner faces an unusual dilemma as club side Inter Miami CF make their way through the Major League Soccer Cup playoffs.






