Archived. The 2026 FIFA World Cup finished on 19 July 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. This page is a record of the tournament and is no longer updated. Scores below are final.
Argentina / Group J

Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Argentina opened their Group J campaign against Algeria, before facing Austria and Jordan.

Abstract editorial hero for Argentina in national kit colours

Squad

Argentina squad

Squad per football-data as at 26 May 2026, before the tournament.

Goalkeepers

Géronimo RulliGoalkeeper
Emiliano MartínezGoalkeeper
Juan MussoGoalkeeper

Defenders

Gabriel RojasDefence
Agustin GiayDefence
Valentin BarcoLeft-Back
Lucas Martínez QuartaCentre-Back
Tiago PalaciosCentre-Back
Nahuel MolinaRight-Back
Marcos SenesiCentre-Back
Christian RomeroCentre-Back
Marcos AcuñaLeft-Back
Nicolás TagliaficoLeft-Back
Nicolás OtamendiCentre-Back

Midfielders

Lionel MessiMidfield
José Manuel LópezMidfield
Franco MastantuonoMidfield
Nico PazAttacking Midfield
Maximo PerroneDefensive Midfield
Enzo FernándezCentral Midfield
Thiago AlmadaAttacking Midfield
Alexis Mac AllisterCentral Midfield
Exequiel PalaciosCentral Midfield
Leandro ParedesDefensive Midfield
Rodrigo de PaulCentral Midfield

Forwards

Gianluca PrestianniRight Winger
Giuliano SimeoneRight Winger
Julián ÁlvarezCentre-Forward
Nicolás GonzálezRight Winger

Key players

Key players

Names that shaped Argentina’s tournament.

Julián ÁlvarezCentre-Forward
Enzo FernándezCentral Midfield
Alexis Mac AllisterCentral Midfield

Form & news

What just moved the markets

Selected Argentina news through the pre-tournament window.

  • 2 June 2026

    Messi confirmed in Argentina's final 26-man squad

    Lionel Messi, 38, is confirmed in Argentina's final 26-man squad as captain for a sixth World Cup. He carried a minor hamstring scare at Inter Miami but is expected to be fit.