World Cup: Messi included as Argentina release starting XI against Saudi Arabia

Argentina have released their starting XI to face Saudi Arabia in today’s World Cup Group C tie.

The World Cup tie will take place at the Lusail Stadium.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is included in the starting XI to face Saudi Arabia.

Messi will assist the likes of Angel Di Maria and lautaro martínez in Argentina’s attack line against Saudi Arabia.

Argentina’s starting XI:

Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Parades, Di Maria, Messi, Papu Gomez and Martinez.

Substitutes: Franco Armani, Juan Foyth, Montiel, Pezzella, Acuna, Alvarez, Rulli, Palacios, Correa, Almada, Rodriguez, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Lisandro Martinez and Paulo Dybala.