Argentina, the reigning world champion, has become embroiled in a security controversy just before the FIFA World Cup begins. Reports indicate that passport details of the entire Argentine squad, including captain Lionel Messi, were inadvertently disclosed ahead of their final warm-up match against Iceland in Alabama, United States. The leak reportedly occurred when a player list distributed before the match included passport numbers, which are normally redacted for privacy reasons.
The incident has raised questions about data protection and security management, particularly with the high-profile tournament set to start within days. Reuters reported that attempts were made to contact the Argentine Football Association for an official response, but neither the team nor the organizers had issued a statement at the time of publication.
Despite the off-field controversy, Argentina defeated Iceland 3–0 in front of nearly 88,000 spectators. The team will begin its World Cup title defense against Algeria next Wednesday, but the passport leak has cast a shadow over their preparations.
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