""The list of 26 players [for the World Cup], I think we're above the percentage. We have to start discarding options now based on performance. There is no other option," said Scaloni."
""The game the other night could've been an alert, it's things that as a head coach one starts looking at and later, we will decide," Scaloni said."
""The important thing is that he comes and enjoys it. That he enjoy being at the World Cup, which in theory would be the last, but I wouldn't dare to say anything, but that he enjoys it," Scaloni said."
""I think it's not just Argentines who want to see him, everyone wants to see him. They want to see him train, see him play, and that is important.""
Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will start in the friendly match against Zambia. This will be Messi's first start in the March international window after being a substitute in the previous match against Mauritania. Scaloni is using these friendlies to finalize the 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing the need to evaluate player performances. He expressed the desire for Messi to enjoy the World Cup experience, acknowledging the anticipation surrounding his participation.
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