Argentina has introduced a refreshed 31-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Venezuela and Ecuador, with captain Lionel Messi as soon as once more main the crew.
Coach Lionel Scaloni launched a number of younger faces, together with Manchester Metropolis ahead Claudio Echeverri, Porto midfielder Alan Varela, and Actual Madrid’s current signing Franco Mastantuono. Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez additionally obtained his first senior call-up.
Argentina, who’ve already secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, at present sit on the high of the standings with 35 factors, ten forward of Ecuador and Brazil. They may face Venezuela on the Monumental Stadium on September 4 earlier than touring to Guayaquil to play Ecuador on September 9.
Squad record:
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Walter Benitez, Geronimo Rulli
Defenders: Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Leonardo Balerdi, Juan Foyth, Nicolas Tagliafico, Marcos Acuna, Julio Soler, Facundo Medina
Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Exequiel Palacios, Alan Varela, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada, Nicolas Paz, Rodrigo De Paul, Giovani Lo Celso, Valentin Carboni
Forwards: Claudio Echeverri, Franco Mastantuono, Giuliano Simeone, Angel Correa, Julián Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Jose Manuel Lopez
