Scaloni announces Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup this Friday | OneFootball

After three and a half years of waiting, the 2026 World Cup kicks off next Thursday, June 11, and there is almost no time left for the final details. In that regard, it is imminent that Lionel Scaloni will unveil the 26 Argentina national team players who will defend the crown at the top international tournament, following the title won in Qatar 2022.

It is worth remembering that the coach revealed a preliminary list of 55 players, from which the players who will travel to North America to represent La Albiceleste will be chosen. However, it is well known that the head coach must make a final cut to keep only those selected to play in the World Cup, whose final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19.

The truth is that, according to journalist Martín Arevalo, Scaloni will present the squad list this Friday, May 29. The well-known reporter, who has covered the Argentina national team for many years, revealed that the coach will announce the final roster to put an end to the uncertainty over which players will make the list and which will be left out of the World Cup.

An important fact to keep in mind is that there is time until Monday, June 1, to announce the 26 players who will represent the Argentina national team at the 2026 World Cup. The first day of the month is the deadline imposed by FIFA for associations to submit the corresponding paperwork, but La Albiceleste will do so this Friday, although the exact time is still unknown.

It is well known that Lionel Messi is a lock for Argentina’s squad list ahead of the World Cup, which means the team will once again have its main star at the biggest stage. In fact, the superstar will play in his sixth World Cup and will set a new record in his career. However, he will share it with Cristiano Ronaldo and Memo Ochoa, who will also reach that mark.

It is worth remembering that Argentina is part of Group J, where it will face Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, respectively. It will make its debut against the African side next Tuesday, June 16, at 10 p.m. in Kansas City and then move on to Dallas. On Monday the 22nd at 2 p.m., it will face the Europeans in the second matchday and close out the group against the Asians on Saturday the 27th at 11 p.m.

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