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Lionel Scaloni has unveiled Argentina's 26-man squad aiming to claim back-to-back World Cup titles on North American soil this summer, with Lionel Messi leading the group in his historic sixth tournament appearance.
Argentina stands among the top contenders to lift the 2026 World Cup trophy. As reigning champions from Qatar, La Albiceleste have also dominated at the continental level, claiming the last two Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
The nucleus of the squad that helped Argentina end a 36-year wait for World Cup glory by earning a third star on the badge returns to attempt a similar run this summer. No country has claimed back-to-back World Cup titles since Brazil did so in 1958 and 1962. Now, "La Scaloneta" sets its sights on matching that historic achievement.
La Albiceleste kick off their title pursuit against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16, before taking on Austria and Jordan at AT&T Stadium. It goes without saying that Scaloni's men are strong favorites to advance from Group J.
The real challenge arrives in the knockout stages, and here are the 26 players set to take the spotlight along the way.
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Messi is set to become the first player in history to appear in six separate World Cups, a distinction he could potentially share with long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo and legendary Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
Concerns over an injury sustained while playing for Inter Miami briefly cast doubt on Messi's World Cup participation, but the problem is not considered serious and he is expected to be fit to lead Argentina as captain this summer in North America.
Among the notable additions to Scaloni's final roster is Como's Nico Paz, who has impressed in Serie A and helped Cesc Fàbregas's side secure Champions League qualification for the very first time. Valentín Barco, who is set to move to Chelsea from sister club Strasbourg, is another player poised to make his World Cup debut this summer.
While there are no truly surprising omissions, Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono and Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendía stand out as two of the most notable players left off Argentina's 2026 World Cup roster.