Argentina arrive as defending champions, aiming to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. The big question: is Lionel Messi in the squad? Yes — confirmed at age 38 for his final World Cup.
Argentina's Full Squad
Key players: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Emiliano Martinez (GK)
Group D Draw
Argentina face Croatia, Chile, and Morocco in Group D — arguably the tournament's hardest group. Only two advance.
Odds to Defend
Argentina are priced at 6/1. With Messi's final bow and a squad of champions, anything is possible.