🇦🇷 Argentina Predicted Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
With a world title already under their belt, Argentina enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the favorites. A powerful mix of established stars and promising newcomers forms the backbone of this exciting squad.
🧤 Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martinez remains the undisputed number one for Argentina, thanks to his clutch performances and penalty-stopping prowess. Rulli and Benitez add depth to a well-rounded goalkeeping unit that’s built for big moments.
- Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
- Geronimo Rulli (Marseille)
- Walter Benitez (Crystal Palace)
- Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid)
🛡️ Defenders
Romero and Lisandro Martinez headline a defense filled with steel and class. Argentina’s backline features a combination of youth, experience, and players with big-club pedigree capable of handling top-tier opposition.
- Juan Foyth (Villarreal)
- Valentin Barco (Strasbourg)
- Facundo Medina (Lens)
- Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille)
- Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid)
- Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica)
- Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United)
- Nicolas Tagliafico (Marseille)
- German Pezzella (River Plate)
- Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla)
- Nehuen Perez (Porto)
- Marcos Acuna (River Plate)
- Mariano Troilo (Belgrano)
- Julio Soler (Bournemouth)
🎯 Midfielders
Argentina’s midfield is stacked with creativity and composure. The combination of Mac Allister, De Paul, and Fernandez brings balance, while youngsters like Mastantuono and Echeverri promise to add flair and unpredictability.
- Leandro Paredes (AS Roma)
- Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid)
- Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
- Thiago Almada (Lyon)
- Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Nicolas Paz (Como)
- Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid)
- Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis)
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- Claudio Echeverri (Manchester City)
- Guido Rodriguez (West Ham United)
⚽ Attackers
With Messi still orchestrating the attack, Argentina’s offensive unit remains lethal. Supported by Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, the Albiceleste attack boasts power, flair, and the experience needed for another title run.
- Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
- Nicolas Gonzalez (Juventus)
- Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
- Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid)
- Paulo Dybala (AS Roma)
- Matias Soule (AS Roma)
- Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
Note: The final confirmed squad will be updated here following the official announcement by Argentina Football Association officials.