Argentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni named the 27-player roster for the October World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, with Lionel Messi's return headlining the squad news. Argentina currently lead the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings with 18 points in eight games,

Lionel Messi will return to Argentina’s national team for the South American World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Argentina have been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, the country's football association said on Wednesday, after the 37-year-old recovered from an ankle injury.