AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoWorld Cup Squad: Argentina named a 26-man FIFA World Cup 2026 squad led by Lionel Messi, set for a record sixth tournament, with Emiliano Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez among the returning core; Scaloni also included younger faces like Valentín Barco, Nicolás Paz and Giuliano Simeone, while Ángel Di María and Marcos Acuña were left out. Call-Ups: Messi and De Paul were officially called up by Argentina, with the team drawn into Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Captain Fitness Debate: Former star Daniel Bertoni warned Argentina could be hurt if Scaloni leans too heavily on the 2022 winners, pointing to Messi’s age and fitness concerns. Local Economy & Culture: World Cup fever is boosting counterfeit jersey and trading-card sales across Buenos Aires, squeezing local textile retailers already hit by inflation and cheap imports. Regional Security: Argentina joined a Chile-led regional plan with Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru to curb organised crime, including tighter financial and immigration controls. International Spotlight: Tech billionaire Peter Thiel reportedly bought a $12m Buenos Aires mansion and temporarily moved his family to Argentina amid US political and tax worries.
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