National team World Cup 2026
Argentina
4-4-2Argentina's latest recorded XI lines up in a 4-4-2 under Lionel Scaloni. The starting XI averages 29.4 years and is worth roughly 467.9 million combined.
Below is that XI plotted in its 4-4-2, the full 26-player squad with shirt numbers, and a one-tap route into the free builder to swap players, change the shape and export your own version. These players come from 19 clubs across world football.
Latest XI
4-4-2
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Squad
26 players
- GK Martínez
- DEF Martínez
- DEF Medina
- DEF Molina
- DEF Romero
- MID Almada
- MID De Paul
- MID Fernández
- MID Mac Allister
- ATT Martínez
- ATT Messi
C
- GK Musso
- GK Rulli
- DEF Montiel
- DEF Otamendi
- DEF Senesi
- DEF Tagliafico
- MID Barco
- MID González
- MID Lo Celso
- MID Palacios
- MID Paredes
- MID Paz
- MID Simeone
- ATT Álvarez
- ATT López
Team info
Argentina
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Common questions
Common questions
Who starts for Argentina in the latest lineup?
The most recent recorded XI lines up with Martínez in goal; a back 4 of Molina, Romero, Martínez, and Medina; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernández, and Almada in midfield; and Messi and Martínez in attack. You can change any of them in the free builder.
What formation does Argentina play?
Argentina are shown in a 4-4-2 here. Open the lineup in the builder to switch to any other shape — 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 and more — and the XI re-plots instantly.
How old is the Argentina starting XI?
The starters in the lineup shown here average 29.4 years old.
How much is the Argentina starting XI worth?
The combined market value of the Argentina starters shown here is roughly 467.9 million.
Who captains Argentina?
Messi is marked as captain in this lineup, wearing shirt number 10. You can hand the armband to any player in the builder.
Can I build my own Argentina lineup?
Yes. Open Argentina in the free MyLineups builder to swap any player, change the 4-4-2, pick a captain and export a square image or a share link. The web builder is free with no account; the iOS and Android app adds saved lineups, custom players and extra kits.
Can I save more than one Argentina lineup?
The web builder keeps your most recent Argentina lineup on the same device. For multiple saved versions, custom players and extra kits, the free MyLineups mobile app picks up where the web builder leaves off.
Are the Argentina lineups up to date?
We refresh the MyLineups dataset whenever a newer recorded XI is available for Argentina, so this page reflects the most recent setup we have on record. You can always override any player or position in the builder.
Is Argentina in the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina has a dedicated 2026 World Cup page on MyLineups with the tournament XI and a link back to the World Cup hub.
About
About Argentina
Argentina are the national team for the 2026 season.
In the most recent lineup on record, Argentina line up in a 4-4-2, with a back 4, Martínez in goal, and Messi wearing the armband.
The 26-man squad draws on players from 19 clubs across world football. The starting XI averages 29.4 years and carries a combined value of roughly 467.9 million.
In goal: Martínez, Musso, and Rulli.
In defence: Martínez, Medina, Molina, Romero, Montiel, Otamendi, Senesi, and Tagliafico.
In midfield: Almada, De Paul, Fernández, Mac Allister, Barco, González, Lo Celso, Palacios, Paredes, Paz, and Simeone.
In attack: Martínez, Messi, Álvarez, and López.
Lionel Scaloni (ARG) is the head coach behind this setup.
Argentina also features in the 2026 World Cup section, with a route back to the tournament hub.
Open Argentina in the free MyLineups builder to reshape the 4-4-2, swap players, pick a captain and export a clean square image — free on the web, with saved lineups and custom players in the mobile app.
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