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Argentina head into this summer’s World Cup aiming to defend the title they won in 2022 after beating France in the final. Lionel Messi will hope to bow out on a high in what is expected to be his final World Cup. Below, we break down Argentina’s World Cup odds, confirmed opponents, and record in the competition.
World Cup 2026 Argentina Team
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#23 Emiliano Martínez
Goalkeeper
● Born: September 02, 1992 ● Height: 6-4 (1.95 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Aston Villa (England)
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#12 Gerónimo Rulli
Goalkeeper
● Born: May 20, 1992 ● Height: 6-2 (1.89m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Olympique Marseille (France)
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#1 JUAN MUSSO
Goalkeeper
● Born: May 6, 1994 ● Height: 6-3 (1.93 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
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#13 Cristian Romero
Center-Back
● Born: April 27, 1998 ● Height: 6-1 (1.85 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Tottenham Hotspur (England)
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#6 Lisandro Martínez
Center-Back
● Born: January 18, 1998 ● Height: 5-7 (1.75 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: Manchester United (England)
2
#2 Marcos Senesi
Left-Back
● Born: May 10, 1997 ● Height: 6-0 (1.84 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: AFC Bournemouth (England)
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#25 Facundo Medina
Centre-Back
● Born: May 28, 1999 ● Height: 6-0 (1.84 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: Olympique Marseille (France)
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#19 Nicolás Otamendi
Centre-Back
● Born: February 12, 1988 ● Height: 6-0 (1.82 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: SL Benfica (Portugal)
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#3 Nicolás Tagliafico
Left-Back
● Born: August 31, 1992 ● Height: 5-8 (1.73 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: Olympique Lyon (France)
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#26 Nahuel Molina
Right-Back
● Born: April 6, 1998 ● Height: 5-9 (1.79 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
4
#4 Gonzalo Montiel
Right-Back
● Born: January 1, 1997 ● Height: 5-7 (1.75 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: CA River Plate (Argentina)
5
#5 Leandro Paredes
Defensive Midfield
● Born: June 29, 1994 ● Height: 6-0 (1.82 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: CA Boca Juniors (Argentina)
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#24 Enzo Fernández
Central Midfield
● Born: January 17, 2001 ● Height: 5-8 (1.78 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Chelsea FC (England) Mönchengladbach (Germany)
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#20 Alexis Mac Allister
Central Midfield
● Born: December 24, 1998 ● Height: 5-8 (1.76 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Liverpool FC (England)
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#8 Valentín Barco
Central Midfield
● Born: November 13, 2002 ● Height: 5-6 (1.72 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: RC Strasbourg Alsace (France)
14
#14 Exequiel Palacios
Central Midfield
● Born: October 5, 1998 ● Height: 5-8 (1.77 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Germany)
7
#7 Rodrigo De Paul
Central Midfield
● Born: May 24, 1994 ● Height: 5-8 (1.78 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Inter Miami CF (USA)
18
#18 Nico Paz
Attacking Midfield
● Born: May 28, 2002 ● Height: 6-2 (1.87 m) ● Weight: 170 lbs. (77 kg) ● Club: Como 1907 (Italy)
11
#11 Giovani Lo Celso
Attacking Midfield
● Born: April 9, 1996 ● Height: 5-8 (1.77 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: Real Betis Balompié (Spain)
15
#15 Nico González
Left Winger
● Born: April 6, 2001 ● Height: 5-9 (1.80 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
16
#16 Thiago Almada
Left Winger
● Born: April 26, 2001 ● Height: 5-6 (1.71 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
17
#17 Giuliano Simeone
Right Winger
● Born: December 18, 2002 ● Height: 5-7 (1.74 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
10
#10 Lionel Messi
Right Winger
● Born: June 24, 1987 ● Height: 5-6 (1.70 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: Inter Miami CF (USA)
9
#9 Julián Álvarez
Midfielder
● Born: January 31, 2000 ● Height: 5-6 (1.70 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
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#22 Lautaro Martínez
Centre-Forward
● Born: August 22, 1997 ● Height: 5-75 (1.75 m) ● Foot: right ● Club: Inter Milan (Italy)
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#21 José Manuel López
Centre-Forward
● Born: December 6, 2000 ● Height: 6-2 (1.90 m) ● Foot: left ● Club: Sociedade Esportiva Palmeira (Brazil)
Argentina Betting Odds 2026 World Cup
Argentina to Win the World Cup +900 Argentina to be Runners Up +950 Argentina to be Eliminated in the Semi-Final +650 Argentina to be Eliminated in the Quarter-Final +450 Argentina to be Eliminated in the Round of 16 +425 Argentina to be Eliminated in the Round of 32 +300 Argentina to be Eliminated in the Group Stage +2500 The above odds were published pre-tournament, for live odds, see below
Argentina 2026 World Cup Group & Fixtures
Argentina have been drawn in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Lionel Scaloni’s side are favorites to top the group, with Austria viewed as their main challengers. Below is a look at the group and Argentina’s fixtures.
Group J Teams
Argentina Algeria Austria Jordan
Argentina's Group J Fixtures:
Argentina v Algeria | Tuesday June 16th – 9pm KO (ET) Argentina v Austria | Monday June 22nd – 1pm KO (ET) Jordan v Argentina | Sunday June 28th – 10pm KO (ET)
Argentina Record in Previous World Cups:
Argentina have won the World Cup three times: 1978, 1986 and 2022. They have also reached at least the quarter-finals in seven of their last 10 appearances at the tournament. Prior to their 2022 triumph, they were knocked out by eventual winners France in 2018 and defeated in the 2014 final against Germany. Now 38 years old, Messi is expected to be playing at his final World Cup. He inspired Argentina to glory in 2022, registering 10 goal contributions in seven matches, including two goals in the final against France.
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