Argentina’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (as listed on Wikipedia, with caps/goals as of late March 2026).
 
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Goalkeepers
  • Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa, age 33, ~59 caps) — First-choice, penalty specialist and key leader.
  • Gerónimo Rulli (Marseille, age 34, ~7 caps).
  • Juan Musso (Atlético Madrid, age 32, ~3 caps).
Defenders
  • Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid, age 28) — Right-back.
  • Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate, age 29) — Right-back/versatile.
  • Cristian Romero (Tottenham, age 28) — Centre-back, high-line leader.
  • Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United, age 28) — Centre-back, aggressive ball-winner.
  • Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica, age 38) — Veteran centre-back, experienced leader.
  • Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille, age 27).
  • Facundo Medina (Marseille, age 27).
  • Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon, age 33) — Left-back.
Midfielders
  • Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami, age 32) — Box-to-box engine.
  • Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool, age 27) — Creative/versatile central midfielder.
  • Enzo Fernández (Chelsea, age 25) — Dynamic, progressive midfielder.
  • Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors, age 31) — Defensive/creative midfielder.
  • Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen, age 27).
  • Giovani Lo Celso (Betis, age 30).
  • Valentín Barco (Strasbourg, age 21) — Young, attacking full-back/midfield option.
Forwards
  • Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, age 38, ~198 caps, 116 goals) — Captain, all-time great, still influential.
     
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  • Lautaro Martínez (Inter, age 28, ~75 caps, 36 goals) — Clinical No. 9.
  • Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid, age 26) — Versatile, high-work-rate forward.
  • Nicolás González (Atlético Madrid, age 28) — Winger/forward.
  • Thiago Almada (Atlético Madrid, age 25).
  • Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid, age 23).
  • Nico Paz (Como, age 21).
  • José Manuel López (Palmeiras, age 25).
This squad blends 2022 World Cup winners (Messi, Martínez, De Paul, etc.) with experienced veterans and promising young talents. Scaloni has prioritized depth and form.
 
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Predicted/typical starting XI (4-3-3):
Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Lisandro Martínez, Romero, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández; Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez.
 
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Argentina opens Group J against Algeria, with Austria and Jordan also in the group. As defending champions, they are among the top favourites to go deep or repeat. Note that final squads were due around early June 2026, and minor changes (injuries/form) can still occur.
 
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For the absolute latest official confirmation, check AFA or FIFA sources. ¡Vamos Argentina!