Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, enter as one of the top favorites and strongest contenders for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Lionel Scaloni announced that several players have been ruled out of the upcoming friendly against Angola, scheduled for Friday, November 14, at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda — the final FIFA international window of 2025.

Nahuel Molina Lucero, Julian Alvarez, and Giuliano Simeone have been left out of the squad after failing to complete the required health documentation related to the yellow fever vaccination needed for entry into Angola.

The only players from Spanish clubs who successfully completed their vaccination paperwork on time are midfielder Thiago Almada and forward Nicolas Gonzale

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