# Soccer: Lionel Messi will play in his sixth World Cup after being confirmed in Argentina’s 26-man squad despite injury concerns. The 38-year-old, who led his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar four years ago, has been suffering from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. Other notable players included in the squad are Aston Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez. Argentina are in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
Soccer: Lionel Messi called up for his sixth World Cup for Argentina