Lionel Scaloni had no surprises in the list of called-up players
Argentina national team announced the application for the November qualifying matches for World Cup 2026 against Paraguay And Peru.
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Walter Benitez (PSV), Jeronimo Rulli (Marseille)
Defenders: Nahuel Molina (Atlético), Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), Christian Romero (Tottenham), Germán Pessella (River Plate), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Neuen Perez (Porto), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon)
Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Leandro Paredes (Roma), Ezequiel Palacios (Leverkusen), Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético Madrid), Alexis McAllister (Liverpool), Giovanni Lo Celso (Betis), Enzo Barrenechea (Valencia), Thiago Almada (Botafogo), Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester), Nicolas Paz (Como), Garnacho (Manchester United), Nicolas Gonzalez (Juventus)
Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Julian Alvarez (Atlético), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Tati Castellanos (Lazio)
Argentina is confidently leading the South American qualification for the 2026 World Cup. In 10 meetings held, the Albiceleste scored 22 points, misfiring in only three matches (defeats to Uruguay (0:2), Colombia (1:2) and a draw with Venezuela (1:1)).
Argentina will play their next match on the night of November 15 in Asuncion against Paraguay, after which they will host Peru at home on the night of November 20.
Source: Sportarena
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