Argentina announces squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

On Friday, May 29, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni announced the official squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Lionel Messi has been selected to participate, marking his sixth appearance at the tournament. The roster features goalkeepers Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli, and Emiliano Martinez. The defensive unit includes Leandro Balerdi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Facundo Medina, and Nahuel Molina. The midfield consists of Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Valentin Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Alexis Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernandez. The attacking lineup includes Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Nicolas Gonzalez, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, and Lautaro Martinez. This tournament will see Argentina aiming to defend their international title.