Inter Miami CF ahead Lionel Messi (10) reacts to chants from the followers to Inter Miami CF gamers towards the Portland Timbers throughout the second half at Nu Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA, Could 17, 2026. — Reuters
The 38-year-old Inter Miami ahead will play in his sixth World Cup, extending his nationwide file, whereas Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez are amongst 17 gamers coming back from the squad that lifted the trophy in Qatar in 2022.
Coach Lionel Scaloni retained the core of the facet that gained Argentina’s third world title, though veteran winger Angel Di Maria was not thought of after retiring from worldwide soccer following the 2024 Copa America.
Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who missed the 2022 World Cup by way of harm, returned for his second finals after being a part of Argentina’s squad in Russia in 2018 with out making an look.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi kisses the trophy as he celebrates profitable the World Cup, Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 – Ultimate – Argentina v France – Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar – December 18, 2022. — Reuters
Argentina additionally included a number of youthful gamers anticipated to guide the staff’s subsequent era, together with Valentin Barco, Nicolas Paz and Giuliano Simeone, whereas forwards Jose Manuel Lopez and Thiago Almada are amongst these set for his or her first World Cup appearances.
Native media stories stated left again Marcos Acuna, a part of the 2022 title-winning squad, missed out due to health issues.
Argentina will open their Group J marketing campaign towards Algeria on June 16 earlier than dealing with Jordan and Austria.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Geronimo Rulli, Juan Musso.
Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina.
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Valentin Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez.
Forwards: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Nicolas Gonzalez, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nicolas Paz, Jose Manuel Lopez, Lautaro Martinez.
