Argentina's national team picks new captain after Messi's departure

Cristian Romero will become the new captain of Argentina's national team after Lionel Messi's departure.

According to TyC Sports, the decision was made by the national team's head coach, Lionel Scaloni.

After Messi's departure, the team was also left by its second captain, Nicolas Otamendi. As a result, the captain's armband will pass to Romero, who is expected to become one of the team's main leaders both on the field and in the locker room.

It is noted that preparations for the change of captain began even before the 2026 World Cup. At that time, Romero was appointed the team's third captain, and now he will officially take on this role.