Lionel Messi leads Argentina's 28-player squad for a March 31 friendly against Guatemala at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. The match, arranged after the Finalissima cancellation due to Qatar's conflict, features Inter Miami's Rodrigo De Paul and regulars like Julián Álvarez and Emiliano Martínez. Argentina's Football Association confirmed the pivot to a home fixture, emphasizing Messi's role in bolstering team focus ahead of World Cup qualifiers.

The game marks Argentina's first official match since a November 2025 friendly vs. Angola, highlighting their preparations for June 2026 World Cup group play.