Argentina’s national football team has nearly completed its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, 22 players are almost certain to make coach Lionel Scaloni’s final 26-man squad, barring injuries or unexpected events. The team had earlier announced a preliminary list of 55 players, and Scaloni now faces the challenge of selecting the remaining four.

Goalkeepers Emiliano Martínez and Gerónimo Rulli are considered confirmed, while Juan Musso and Walter Benítez compete for the third spot. In defense, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolás Otamendi, and Nicolás Tagliafico are nearly assured, with Marcos Senesi and Facundo Medina vying for the fifth center-back position. The midfield core includes Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul, Nicolás González, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás Paz, and Thiago Almada.

In attack, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Giuliano Simeone, and José López are confirmed. Scaloni is still weighing options for the left-back and final midfield or attacking roles, with Marcos Acuña, Gabriel Rojas, Valentín Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Franco Mastantuono, Máximo Perrone, and Gianluca Prestianni under consideration.