FIFA Rank #1 | Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Argentina
World Cup 2026.
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Argentina World Cup Squad
Categorized profile list of keepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Click to view profile metrics.
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Defenders
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AI Chalkboard Battle Analysis
Argentina's fluid central rotations under De Paul and Mac Allister will look to expose Mexico's high fullbacks on counter-recovery phases.
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Interactive pitch showing predicted lineup. Drag markers to adjust formation.
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Argentina Team Profile: Squad & Style
Argentina, managed by Lionel Scaloni, entered the 2026 World Cup ranked #1 with 3 World Cup title(s) to their name (most recent: 2022). The figures below are drawn from the squad data on this page, so they describe this team specifically.
Squad Shape
The tracked squad lists 2 goalkeepers, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, 3 forwards, spread across 10 different clubs. The most-represented clubs are Atlético Madrid (3). The average age is 30.0; the youngest player is Enzo Fernández (25, Chelsea) and the oldest is Lionel Messi (38, Inter Miami). Lionel Messi is the most experienced player with 180 international appearances.
Highest-Rated Players
| Player | Pos | Club | Age | Caps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | ATT | Inter Miami | 38 | 180 | 106 | 9.8 |
| Emiliano Martínez | GK | Aston Villa | 33 | 45 | 0 | 9.4 |
| Lautaro Martínez | ATT | Inter Milan | 28 | 54 | 22 | 9.3 |
Ratings are WorldCupElite’s own 0–10 form scores, not official statistics.
Goal Threat
The leading international scorers in the squad are Lionel Messi (106 in 180 caps); Lautaro Martínez (22 in 54 caps); Julián Álvarez (7 in 28 caps).
Tactical Setup
Lionel Scaloni’s side is set up in a 4-3-3. See the interactive pitch above for the projected starting positions of each player.
Record & Fan Mood
Recent form reads W-W-W-D-W, with 34 goals scored, a 82% win rate and 14 clean sheets in our tracked sample. Our fan-sentiment tracker put community confidence in Argentina at 94%, with 84% of tracked discussion positive.