Argentina World Cup 2026 squad & results
The Argentina 26-man squad, full match results and predicted starting XI at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (USA/Canada/Mexico). Squad XI lets you build and share this lineup as an image.
Build Argentina's lineup (free) →Predicted starting XI（4-3-3）
Expected starting XI based on media predictions (may vary by match).
Match results（Group J・R32・R16）
| Round | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group J – MD1 |  Algeria | 3 - 0 | ○ |
| Group J – MD2 |  Austria | 2 - 0 | ○ |
| Group J – MD3 |  Jordan | 3 - 1 | ○ |
| Round of 32 |  Cape Verde | 3 - 2 (a.e.t.) | ○ |
| Round of 16 |  Egypt | 3 - 2 | ○ |
Reached the quarter-finals (5 W 0 D 0 L). (Rounds beyond the R16 not yet played.) Scores shown from Argentina's perspective.
Squad (26 players)
GK
| Emiliano Martínez | Aston Villa |
| Gerónimo Rulli | Marseille |
| Juan Musso | Atlético Madrid |
DF
| Nicolás Otamendi | Benfica |
| Nicolás Tagliafico | Lyon |
| Nahuel Molina | Atlético Madrid |
| Cristian Romero | Tottenham |
| Gonzalo Montiel | River Plate |
| Lisandro Martínez | Manchester United |
| Facundo Medina | Marseille |
| Marcos Senesi | Tottenham |
MF
| Rodrigo De Paul | Inter Miami |
| Leandro Paredes | Boca Juniors |
| Giovani Lo Celso | Real Betis |
| Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool |
| Enzo Fernández | Chelsea |
| Exequiel Palacios | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Valentín Barco | Strasbourg |
FW
| Lionel Messi (captain) | Inter Miami |
| Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan |
| Julián Álvarez | Atlético Madrid |
| Nicolás González | Atlético Madrid |
| Thiago Almada | Atlético Madrid |
| Giuliano Simeone | Atlético Madrid |
| Nico Paz | Como |
| José Manuel López | Palmeiras |
Sources: 26-man squad (worldcuppass) / results (Wikipedia). Clubs as of the tournament.
FAQ
How far did Argentina go at the 2026 World Cup?
Reached the quarter-finals (5 W 0 D 0 L). (Rounds beyond the R16 not yet played.)
Who is the Argentina captain?
Lionel Messi.
What is Argentina's predicted starting XI and formation?
Formation: 4-3-3. Predicted starting XI: Emiliano Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Thiago Almada, Julián Alvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi.