Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad Revealed Discover Lionel Scaloni’s October Friendly Lineup

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Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad Revealed Discover Lionel Scaloni’s October Friendly Lineup

Argentina World Cup 2026: Preparations and Squad Announcement

Argentina Gears Up for World Cup 2026 with Key Friendlies

Argentina’s national football team edges closer to finalizing its squad for the World Cup 2026, with preparations intensifying through a series of friendlies this October. As the reigning world champions, Argentina aims to defend their title in Mexico, Canada, and the USA, entering the tournament as one of the top contenders.

Star-Studded Line-Up for October Friendlies

The upcoming fixtures in the United States will see Argentina face Venezuela and Puerto Rico, with a slew of Premier League stars participating. Key players such as Emi Martinez of Aston Villa, Cristian Romero of Tottenham, and Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool will be present. Additionally, Bournemouth’s Julio Soler and young Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid are expected to make an impact, with the latter potentially stepping into Lionel Messi’s playmaking shoes in future campaigns.

Can Argentina Achieve Back-to-Back World Cup Wins?

As fans and pundits speculate whether Argentina can become the first nation since 1970 to win consecutive World Cups, the team remains confident and focused. With Lionel Messi once again leading the charge, the anticipation builds for another thrilling World Cup journey.

October Squad Line-Up

Position	Player	Club
GK	Emiliano Martinez	Aston Villa
GK	Geronimo Rulli	Marseille
GK	Walter Benitez	Crystal Palace
DF	Cristian Romero	Tottenham
DF	Leonardo Balerdi	Marseille
DF	Juan Foyth	Villarreal
DF	Nicolas Otamendi	Benfica
DF	Julio Soler	Bournemouth
DF	Nicolas Tagliafico	Lyon
DF	Marcos Acuna	River Plate
DF	Nahuel Molina	Atletico Madrid
DF	Gonzalo Montiel	River Plate
MF	Alan Varela	Porto
MF	Leandro Paredes	Boca Juniors
MF	Alexis Mac Allister	Liverpool
MF	Exequiel Palacios	Bayer Leverkusen
MF	Rodrigo De Paul	Inter Miami
MF	Nico Paz	Como
MF	Claudio Echeverri	Bayer Leverkusen
MF	Giovani Lo Celso	Real Betis
MF	Valentin Carboni	Genoa
FW	Thiago Almada	Atletico Madrid
FW	Nico Gonzalez	Atletico Madrid
FW	Franco Mastantuono	Real Madrid
FW	Giuliano Simeone	Atletico Madrid
FW	Lionel Messi	Inter Miami
FW	Julian Alvarez	Atletico Madrid
FW	Lautaro Martinez	Inter
FW	Jose Mauel Lopez	Palmeiras

Key Fixtures and Results

October 14th: Spain vs Bulgaria, Estadio Jose Zorrilla, Valladolid, Spain
October 10th: Spain vs Georgia, Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, Elche, Spain
September 10: Ecuador 1-0 Argentina, Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil, Ecuador
September 4: Argentina 3-0 Venezuela, Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 11: Argentina 1-1 Colombia, Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 6: Chile 0-1 Argentina, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos, Santiago, Chile
March 26: Argentina 4-1 Brazil, Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 21: Uruguay 0-1 Argentina, Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay

The Leadership of Lionel Scaloni

Under the strategic leadership of coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina enters a successful era, celebrating triumphs in the Copa America and the World Cup 2022. Scaloni’s ability to blend veteran talent like Lionel Messi with emerging stars has been pivotal in Argentina’s continual success on the international stage.

Lionel Messi: The Undisputed Star

Lionel Messi, the iconic captain and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, remains central to Argentina’s World Cup ambitions. While he has hinted at potentially stepping back from international play due to age concerns, coach Scaloni suggests a final decision is pending. Messi’s undeniable talent continues to inspire and lead the team with hopes of clinching another World Cup victory.