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Group J · World Cup 2026
Argentina World Cup 2026 XI Builder
Start from the full World Cup player pool, filter to Argentina, build your XI, and share the lineup as an image.
Group J rivals
Who Argentina plays in the World Cup 2026 group stage. Tap any rival to open their XI builder.
Argentina squad preview
26 Argentina players currently in the World Cup 2026 pool. Build your own Argentina XI from the full squad.
Emiliano MartĂnez
GK
GerĂłnimo Rulli
GK
Juan Musso
GK
Nahuel Molina
RB
Gonzalo Montiel
RB
Nicolás Tagliafico
LB
Facundo Medina
CB
Lisandro MartĂnez
CB
Cristian Romero
CB
Leonardo Balerdi
CB
Nicolás Otamendi
CB
Leandro Paredes
DM
Rodrigo De Paul
CM
Enzo Fernández
CM
Alexis Mac Allister
CM
Exequiel Palacios
CM
ValentĂn Barco
CM
Giovani Lo Celso
AM
Nicolás Paz
AM
Thiago Almada
LW
Giovanni Simeone
ST
Nicolás González
RW
Lionel Messi
RW
Lautaro MartĂnez
ST
Julián Alvarez
ST
José Manuel López
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About Argentina at the World Cup
- Football history
- Argentina are the reigning World Cup champions, winning Qatar 2022 in a final that's already part of folklore. Three-time champions (1978, 1986, 2022), the only nation other than Brazil with multiple modern-era titles. The land of Maradona, Messi and a national obsession with the sport.
- Current coach
- Lionel Scaloni (since 2018)
- Key player to watch
- Lionel Messi — Inter Miami forward, captain, and most-decorated footballer in history.
- Best World Cup result
- Champions — 1978 (Argentina, as hosts), 1986 (Mexico), 2022 (Qatar)
FAQ & more World Cup tools
Frequently asked
- Where does Argentina play at the 2026 World Cup?
- Argentina is in Group J for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Use the XI builder above to assemble your projected Argentina starting eleven.
- Can I build my own Argentina World Cup squad?
- Yes — the Golazo XI builder lets you pick any 11 from the full Argentina pool, set a formation, and share an image of your lineup. No sign-up required.
- Is the Argentina squad final?
- The pool reflects the current player data we have on file and is updated as call-ups and form change in the run-up to the tournament. You can always re-pick your XI as the official squad is announced.