Scaloni: I haven t talked to Messi about the World Cup yet, I believe he will think hard to make a decision

Argentina will usher in the match against Ecuador in the qualifiers of the South American World Cup this week. Before the game, Argentina coach Scaloni attended the press conference and he also talked about multiple topics and situations.

Regarding Messi's remarks after the match against Venezuela

First of all, we are still far from next year's World Cup. There are many things that can happen in the future. We have a team by then and everyone knows that. Some players are always the same and won't have too many results. From the moment they tell us how many players will be on the World Cup roster, we make decisions.

As for Messi, I did not talk to him about the World Cup. I know what he said to you. I believe he will calmly think about his decision, which is the choice he deserves and makes. We don't have to worry about him.

Lineup arrangements for the game

In our recent game time, young players have emerged and they can give us different options. No matter who plays, the team's goals are always the same.

About Ecuador

We are against a team that has been doing well for a long time. They are one of the best teams in the world, they have a lot of great players, and playing against them is a great test for us. As for the personnel changes in this game, we have made two adjustments, both Romero and Messi will be absent. I believe we will do more to win the game because we think it is important to see other players and today we will make a decision on the roster of the game.

Regarding McAllister's situation

I think McAllister's situation is good, I don't know if he has recovered 100% but next we'll see if he'll be one of us in the game. In principle, he can play, and today we will have our last training session. But our idea is to make more changes because those who play less in the national team should play and prove they can be there, and that's what I think.

Regarding whether I will coach Argentina until 20230

I am just thinking about what is coming now, and I have never thought more about my future because I don't think it's the point I should focus on and will distract you from there. We focus on tomorrow's games and upcoming games in the future. I don't think it's right to talk about my future, but as I often say, I feel good about the national team anymore and we'll see what happens.

About giving young players a chance to play

This happens not only in the national team, but also in some giant teams. Every team has a lot of hard-working players, and while they don’t play every game, sometimes you also need to give them some time to play to strengthen their self-confidence.

What the team needs is balance, so we will also give some people who have fewer chances to play.

How to view the 2026 World Cup with 48 teams in the match system

Well, besides the team more, its speciality is that it will be carried out in three different countries, time changes, and popularity is high, I think this is an important issue that needs to be discussed, although we may not have much to do in the future.

It will be tough, tough, just like all World Cups, and the weather game adds difficulties. So let's wait for the draw and see where we'll play football.

Do you think Team USA will get the most out of this game?

Apart from the fact that we won in Qatar, I say that not because I won for myself, but for the fans, for the fans, for the World Cup in a very easy city to travel, which I think would be unique. Later, they would say I said that because we won, but I think it was unique.

As for what is coming, I think it will be complicated for fans, a long journey, and most importantly, the change of time. But the United States will certainly draw a positive side from it. They are number one in this regard and I hope fans love it, and it's the most important thing at the end of the day.