When Lionel Scaloni names Argentina's final squad for 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

The coach submitted a preliminary list of 55 footballers, and the cut down to just 26 players is imminent.

Next Thursday, June 11, the 2026 World Cup begins, which is why there is less and less time left to finalize the necessary details. In that regard, it is practically imminent that Lionel Scaloni will announce the 26 footballers from the Argentina National Team who will defend the crown in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, following their triumph in Qatar 2022.

It is worth remembering that, exactly one month before the start of the biggest tournament, the coach revealed a preliminary list of 55 players, from which the squad that 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.

The truth is that, with the 2026 World Cup in mind, there is a deadline to announce the squad list. In that context, Scaloni has until Saturday, May 30 to reveal the players called up for the World Cup, that being the latest possible date for the 26 Argentina National Team players who will seek back-to-back titles at the biggest tournament to be made known.

With this scenario on the table, and after offering a first hint with the 55 players he included in the preliminary list, the coach is close to making a cut, which is expected to happen in the coming days. However, it is still unknown whether he will reduce the number of players in two separate stages or present the official list of those who will travel to the United States.

For obvious reasons, Lionel Messi is the one with his place most secure, in what will be his sixth consecutive World Cup, setting a new record in football history, albeit one shared with Cristiano Ronaldo and Memo Ochoa, as long as they also end up taking part in the most important competition on the planet at the national-team level.

At the same time, it is worth noting that there are a total of 20 players confirmed for the final list, pending the official announcement through Argentina National Team channels. As can already be anticipated, 6 spots remain to be filled, with more than 30 players competing for a place in the delegation of the reigning world champions.

One by one, the 20 players guaranteed a spot at the 2026 World Cup

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