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Argentina Edges Mauritania 2-1 in Buenos Aires as Messi Comes Off Bench

The canceled Finalissima forced Argentina into home tune-ups used to test fringe players before the World Cup roster deadline.

Scaloni Says Messi Has Not Committed to 2026 World Cup as Argentina Tune-Ups Take Shape

Spain Reclaims No. 1 in FIFA Rankings as Argentina Falls to Third

Spain Reclaims No. 1 in FIFA Women's Rankings as U.S. Drops to Second