Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad
The reigning champions arrive at the 2026 World Cup hoping to repeat. Head coach Lionel Scaloni named his 26 players, led by Lionel Messi. Argentina play in Group J. Here is the full squad.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso
Defenders (8): Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Leonardo Balerdi, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Tagliafico, Facundo Medina
Midfielders (7): Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Valentín Barco
Forwards (8): Lionel Messi, Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, Lautaro Martínez, José Manuel López, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada, Nico Paz
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Ver App GratisKey players
- Lionel Messi: captain and talisman, in what would be his sixth World Cup.
- Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez: the goalkeeper hero of Qatar 2022.
- Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez: the goal threat up front.
A historic note: chasing back-to-back titles
Argentina will try something almost no one has done: winning two World Cups in a row. Only Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) managed it. On top of that, this would be Messi's sixth World Cup, a remarkable mark of longevity at the highest level.
Frequently asked questions
What group is Argentina in? Group J of the 2026 World Cup.
Who is the head coach? Lionel Scaloni, world champion in 2022.
How many World Cups would Messi have played? This would be his sixth.
Can Argentina win back-to-back? They will try; only Italy and Brazil have won two consecutive World Cups.
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