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Entering the 2026 World Cup as both defending champions and FIFA’s top‑ranked side, Argentina and Lionel Messi must overcome a long‑standing statistical ‘curse’ that has haunted their title defenses. The team arrived in North America after convincing wins over Honduras (2‑0) and Iceland (3‑0) in the final friendlies.
Under Lionel Scaloni, Messi leads a squad that sits at the summit of the FIFA rankings. Yet historical data shows a pattern of setbacks for Argentina when trying to defend a World Cup crown.
The so‑called “curse” adds extra pressure on Messi and intensifies media scrutiny throughout the tournament. Analysts argue that breaking this trend would cement Argentina’s place in football history.
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