Messi, Álvarez and Dibu lead Argentina's call-up for the 2026 World Cup

Buenos Aires – The Argentinian national team has revealed the official list of 26 players who will represent the country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team, led by key figures such as Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, will seek to defend the title obtained in Qatar 2022.The technical director, Lionel Scaloni, has maintained the core of the champion team in Qatar 2022 and the 2024 Copa América. However, the call-up presents some significant new features.

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Surprises in the Call

One of the most notable absences is that of Marcos Acuña, a regular in recent call-ups and a key player in Argentina’s recent successes. In his place, Facundo Medina, defender of Olympique de Marseille, has been called up, who can play both as a left-back and as a center-back.Other players who were not included in the list are Alejandro Garnacho, Franco Mastantuono, Emiliano Buendía, Marcos Senesi, and Gianluca Prestianni.

Goalkeepers and Defense

In goal, Scaloni has confirmed his confidence in Emiliano Martínez, accompanied by Gerónimo Rulli and Juan Musso.The defense will be composed of Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nahuel Molina and Nicolás Tagliafico, along with Gonzalo Montiel, Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina and Nicolás Otamendi.

Midfield and Attack

The Argentine midfield will feature Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giovani Lo Celso. Exequiel Palacios, Valentín Barco, Thiago Almada, and Giuliano Simeone will also be present.In the attack, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez will lead the offense, along with Nicolás González, Nicolás Paz and José Manuel López.