Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's ban on rival shirts.

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

In a surprising move ahead of Argentina’s clash with Paraguay, authorities have banned fans from wearing Lionel Messi jerseys in the stadium.

The Paraguayan Football Association has banned rival shirts, including Lionel Messi jerseys, for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Argentina. Despite this, Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni believes Messi's influence will see his jerseys in the crowd.

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 coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's (APF) ban on rival shirts ahead of Thursday's South American World Cup 2026 qualifier.

Fans wearing any version of a soccer jersey bearing the megastar's name will be denied entry to the upcoming match.

Lionel Scaloni says “there will be Argentina shirts” in the home end when Lionel Messi and Co face Paraguay, with fans expected to defy a ban.