The biggest surprise was the exclusion of two promising young players, Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid) and Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea), along with veteran full-back Marcos Acuna.

Led by captain Lionel Messi, Argentina will travel to the United States, Mexico, and Canada with the goal of defending their World Cup title.

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Argentina will have the task of defending their World Cup title - Photo: TNT Sports

Coach Scaloni has retained the core of the team that won the title four years ago, combining experience and youth, with 17 players who were part of the squad that triumphed in Qatar.