Lionel Messi returns to action with the Argentine national team Thursday night for a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on the road against Paraguay.

Ahead of the World Cup qualifier match between Paraguay and Argentina, jerseys featuring the Argentine star were banned from the stands.

Paraguayan Football Association manager Fernando Villasboa warned the home crowd to wear only Paraguayan shirts to the match.

Lionel Messi’ measures in place ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Argentina. The Lionel Messi-led team is set to play their match at Defensores del Chaco Stadium on November 14. However,

Argentina are back in action on Thursday with a trip to Asuncion to face a tough Paraguay test with a FIFA 2026 World Cup berth on the line. Lionel Scaloni's men can book their return as defending champions with a win barely two years on from their success in Qatar.

Lionel Messi is set to play one of his final matches of the year on Thursday as Argentina face Paraguay in South American World Cup qualifying. Coach Lionel Scaloni has assembled a formidable attacking trio,

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