Lionel Messi angrily confronted the referee during Argentina's shock World Cup 2026 qualifying 2-1 defeat away to Paraguay on Thursday evening.

Argentina national team boss Lionel Scaloni launched a defence of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho following his poor cameo in the side’s 2-1 defeat to Paraguay.The Albiceleste slipped

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho was a second half substitute as Argentina chased the game, with Paraguay going 2-1 up just after half-time. Alejandro Garnacho played the final 26 minutes plus stoppage time, replacing Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in an attacking switch.

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.