Argentina national team train before September World Cup qualifiers

La Albiceleste have their sights set on Brazil 2014

Messi and co. prepare for crunch clashes with Paraguay and Peru

The Argentina national team have begun training ahead of their crucial September World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru. With just two rounds of matches remaining, La Albiceleste know that they need to win both games if they are to secure a place at next summer's tournament in Brazil.

After a disappointing performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Argentina are determined to make amends in Brazil. The team has been in good form in recent months, winning five of their last six matches. Lionel Messi has been in particularly impressive form, scoring eight goals in his last five games for club and country.

Argentina will face Paraguay in Asuncion on September 5th, before hosting Peru in Buenos Aires on September 10th. Both matches will be tough tests, but La Albiceleste will be confident of victory if they can play to their full potential.

Argentina are currently third in the CONMEBOL standings, two points behind leaders Chile. A win in Paraguay would see them move into second place, while a victory over Peru would guarantee them a place in Brazil.

The Argentina national team is one of the most successful teams in international football, having won two World Cups and 14 Copa Americas. They will be hoping to add to their trophy cabinet in Brazil next summer.

Here is a look at the Argentina national team squad for the September World Cup qualifiers:

• Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero, Mariano Andujar, Agustin Marchesin
• Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta, Ezequiel Garay, Federico Fazio, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Rojo, Javier Mascherano
• Midfielders: Lucas Biglia, Ever Banega, Fernando Gago, Javier Pastore, Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi
• Forwards: Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Ezequiel Lavezzi

The Argentina national team will be hoping to make a statement in their September World Cup qualifiers. With Lionel Messi in their ranks, they will be confident of victory against Paraguay and Peru.