Argentina's World Cup Repeat Bid: Can Messi's Squad Go Back-to-Back?

After lifting the trophy in Qatar 2022, Argentina enter the next World Cup as favourites. However, history shows that winning consecutive titles is a monumental task—only Italy in the 1930s and Brazil in the late 1950s/early 1960s have managed it. Lionel Messi, now in the twilight of his career, leads a squad blending experienced campaigners like Angel Di Maria with rising stars such as Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez. Manager Lionel Scaloni has instilled a pragmatic yet attacking philosophy,...