 Scocco also played alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero.On 15 April 2005, José Pekerman called up Scocco for a friendly against Chile but didn't make an appearance.On 3 June 2005, Scocco was called up for another friendly for Argentina against Puerto Rico, but pulled a hamstring and was forced out for a couple of weeks and was not included in the match.