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How will Argentina line up at World Cup 2026 this summer?

Karine Grigoryan
Karine Grigoryan
Argentina World Cup 2026 predicted lineup: possible starting XI, formation, key players, tactical approach, and squad depth analysis.

Argentina are preparing to defend their title at the World Cup 2026 this summer.

Lionel Scaloni will be heading to the tournament with the most in-depth squad lead by Lionel Messi, who might be playing at his last tournament with the national team.

Scaloni’s primary formation is 4-3-3 but the national team also plays 4-4-2 and 4-3-1-2.

Argentina likely XI for World Cup 2026: 

Emi Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez, and Almada/González.

Argentina: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

Argentina is in Group J for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As defending champions, they will face Algeria, Austria, and Jordan in the group stage.

  • June 16, 2026: vs. Algeria (Kansas City) – 9:00 PM ET
  • June 22, 2026: vs. Austria (Arlington) – 1:00 PM ET
  • June 27, 2026: vs. Jordan (Arlington) – 10:00 PM ET 
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