Argentina number 10 after Messi

While the Argentine Football Association (AFA) had announced its intention to retire the iconic number 10 jersey after Lionel Messi’s retirement, several players have worn it in his absence — the most recent being Franco Mastantuono. Before him, Ángel Correa and Paulo Dybala temporarily took on the number, but Mastantuono’s appearance with it was seen as a symbolic glimpse into the team’s future direction

Franco Mastantuono:He wore the number 10 during a 2026 World Cup qualifier and is viewed as a potential successor to Messi’s legendary shirt, even though the AFA maintains that the number will be officially retired once Messi steps away from international football

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Ángel Correa and Paulo Dybala:
Both players have previously worn the number 10 when Messi was unavailable, but they have made it clear that it is “Leo’s shirt,” and they were merely representing him on the field

Official retirement:
AFA President Claudio Tapia has confirmed that the number 10 will be permanently retired in honor of Lionel Messi once he concludes his career with the national team