Jun 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; SL Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni (25) controls the ball against Auckland City FC during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Inter&Co Stadium.
Despite a FIFA suspension that would force him to miss the first two matches of the World Cup, Argentina has placed midfielder Gianluca Prestianni on its preliminary 55-player roster.
Also included is forward Lionel Messi, who has yet to officially confirm his participation in the tournament for the defending champions. The 38-year-old Inter Miami captain scored seven goals during Argentina’s 2022
