Looking to 2030: the national team's ages for the Centenary World Cup | OneFootball

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·20 July 2026

Looking to 2030: the national team's ages for the Centenary World Cup

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With the end of the 2026 World Cup and the runner-up finish against Spain, the focus of international football is beginning to shift toward the 2030 event. This tournament will have a historic opening in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, before moving to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. As time passes, the Albiceleste squad will be forced into a deep renewal, since several key figures will have hung up their boots, others will be past the 30-year mark, and the younger players will be in the prime of their careers.

The most experienced: Over 35 years old

By June 2030, eight footballers from the current cycle will be over 35 years of age, including two major confirmed absences:


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The established core: Footballers between 30 and 34 years old

The largest group in the current squad will be going through their footballing prime, with a total of twelve members over the age of 30:

The future of the Albiceleste: Under 30 years old

The six remaining footballers chosen by Lionel Scaloni for the last World Cup represent the group with the most potential, arriving at the 2030 tournament at the ideal age for professional competition:

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