Lionel Messi could join the Argentine national team for two World Cup qualifying matches this month. Argentina will visit Uruguay, and host Brazil.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has selected a preliminary list of 33 players led by Lionel Messi for South American qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil. One of

Argentina face Uruguay and Brazil in March, and their provisional squad list sees Lionel Messi joined by a host of young talent.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi was among 33 players included in a provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) competes during the 2021 Copa America group A football match against Uruguay in Brasilia, Brazil on June 18, 2021. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

Manchester City's Claudio Echeverri is also named in the group despite not yet having made his debut for his new club, alongside Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester Un

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has unveiled a 33-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, featuring Lionel Messi and promising talent Claudio Echeverri. Argentina, atop the standings,

After 12 matches, Argentina lead the qualifying standings with 25 points, followed by Uruguay in second place with 20 points.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are still at the top of the FIFA rankings, extending their own record and surpassing Belgium in the all-time table. Lionel Messi and Argentina will resume their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers campaign against Uruguay and Brazil in two weeks.