Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has called for a significant rebuild of the national team following Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football. This demand came after Argentina suffered a 2-1 friendly defeat to Uruguay, their first match since Messi’s departure. Messi, the Inter Miami forward, concluded his international career after contributing to Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Benin on October 7, leaving behind a remarkable legacy including two Copa America titles and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. During the Uruguay match, Julian Alvarez, an Atletico Madrid forward, scored Argentina's only goal. Scaloni emphasized the need to rebuild without Messi, stating the team possesses the talent to recover from the loss and that the performance offered valuable analysis despite the result. Scaloni recently extended his contract until 2030.