Argentina cannot retire Lionel Messi's number 10 jersey due to FIFA regulations that require national teams to use all squad numbers. Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The Argentina Football Association had previously expressed a desire to retire the number in his honor, but FIFA rules prevent this.
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