Argentina World Cup squad 2022: Roster projections for all 26 players for national team in Qatar

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Lionel Messi will be a man on a mission at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and his Argentina national team are on board for it.

The 35-year-old icon is aiming for the pinnacle of his storied career by winning the sport’s most prestigious trophy, which has eluded him in four previous attempts. He has already confirmed that this will be his last World Cup.

Brazil and France are the two favorites heading into the tournament by punters and fans, but Argentina hosting the World Cup in December is a very feasible outcome given the string of results that manager Lionel Scaloni has lined up: a 35-match unbeaten run, just three short of the world record .

Scaloni has tactfully molded this team since taking over in 2018 and his work culminated in the 2021 Copa America triumph on Brazilian soil, giving Messi his first trophy with the senior national team and finally ridding him of the criticism that has dogged him on his travels. for his country.

Now, after suffocating European champions Italy over the summer, Argentina’s train is only growing, especially after what looks like a potentially favorable draw and a trip to the final in Qatar.

Here is the projected preliminary roster and final squad for Argentina at the World Cup based on Scaloni’s call-up and squad decisions in recent months.

Argentina World Cup squad 2022

Manager Scaloni has until Friday, October 21 to submit to FIFA an official preliminary list of 35-55 players, from which he will select his final 26-man roster for Qatar by Monday, November 14.

Based on World Cup qualifying squads and friendly rosters over the past year, these are the names most likely to be on Scaloni’s preliminary list.

Position Player Club Age Caps
Goalkeeper Franco Armani River Plate (ARG) 36 18
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez Aston Villa (ENG) 30 18
Goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin Celta Vigo (ESP) 34 8
Goalkeeper Juan Musso Atalanta (ITA) 28 2
Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli Villarreal (ESP) 30 4
Defender Marcos Acuna Sevilla (ESP) 30 42
Defender Juan Foyth Villarreal (ESP) 24 15
Defender Lisandro Martinez Man United (ENG) 24 9
Defender Lucas Martinez-Quarta Fiorentina (ITA) 26 11
Defender Facundo Medina RC Lens (FRA) 23 2
Defender Nahuel Molina Atletico Madrid (ESP) 24 18
Defender Gonzalo Montiel Sevilla (ESP) 25 18
Defender Nicolas Otamendi Benfica (POR) 34 92
Defender Nehuen Perez Udinese (ITA) 22 1
Defender German Pezzella Real Betis (ESP) 31 31
Defender Cristian Romero Tottenham (ENG) 24 12
Defender Marcos Senesi Bournemouth (ENG) 25 1
Defender Nicolas Tagliafico Lyon (FRA) 30 42
Midfielder Emiliano Buendia Aston Villa (ENG) 25 1
Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul Atletico Madrid (ESP) 28 43
Midfielder Nico Dominguez Bologna (ITA) 24 11
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez Benfica (POR) 21 2
Midfielder Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez Sevilla (ESP) 34 15
Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso Villarreal (ESP) 26 41
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister Brighton (ENG) 23 7
Midfielder Exequiel Palacios Bayer Leverkusen (GER) 24 20
Midfielder Leandro Paredes Juventus (ITA) 28 45
Midfielder Guido Rodriguez Real Betis (ESP) 28 25
Forward Lucas Alario Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) 30 9
Forward Thiago Almada Atlanta United (USA) 21 1
Forward Julian Alvarez Man City (ENG) 22 11
Forward Angel Correa Atletico Madrid (ESP) 27 22
Forward Joaquin Correa Inter Milan (ITA) 28 18
Forward Angel Di Maria Juventus (ITA) 34 123
Forward Paulo Dybala AS Roma (ITA) 28 34
Forward Nico Gonzalez Fiorentina (ITA) 24 21
Forward Lautaro Martinez Inter Milan (ITA) 25 40
Forward Lionel Messi PSG (FRA) 35 164
Forward Lucas Ocampos Ajax (NED) 28 10
Forward Giovanni Simeone Napoli (ITA) 27 5

 

Final 26-man Argentina World Cup roster

Scaloni’s hand could be forced due to current injuries afflicting potential call-ups Juan Musso, Paulo Dybala, Angel Di Maria, Exequiel Palacios, and Giovani Lo Celso. But with a team as talented as Argentina’s, there will still be debate around a few of the potential exclusions. Manchester United center-back Lisandro Martinez is likely to be one of them, given the position features others ahead of him in the pecking order.

The most interesting moves will come at the forward position, where Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa could potentially sit out if Scaloni opts for Napoli forward Giovanni Simeone, who’s been on a sensational run of scoring form in the last year. That touch could come in handy at the opportune moment in Qatar.

Below is the predicted final 26-man squad and The Sporting News will update this section once it’s been confirmed.

Position Player Club Age Caps
Goalkeeper Franco Armani River Plate (ARG) 36 18
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez Aston Villa (ENG) 30 18
Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli Villarreal (ESP) 30 4
Defender Marcos Acuna Sevilla (ESP) 30 42
Defender Nahuel Molina Atletico Madrid (ESP) 24 18
Defender Gonzalo Montiel Sevilla (ESP) 25 18
Defender Nicolas Otamendi Benfica (POR) 34 92
Defender Nehuen Perez Udinese (ITA) 22 1
Defender German Pezzella Real Betis (ESP) 31 31
Defender Cristian Romero Tottenham (ENG) 24 12
Defender Nicolas Tagliafico Lyon (FRA) 30 42
Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul Atletico Madrid (ESP) 28 43
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez Benfica (POR) 21 2
Midfielder Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez Sevilla (ESP) 34 15
Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso Villarreal (ESP) 26 41
Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister Brighton (ENG) 23 7
Midfielder Exequiel Palacios Bayer Leverkusen (GER) 24 20
Midfielder Leandro Paredes Juventus (ITA) 28 45
Midfielder Guido Rodriguez Real Betis (ESP) 28 25
Forward Julian Alvarez Man City (ENG) 22 11
Forward Joaquin Correa Inter Milan (ITA) 28 18
Forward Angel Di Maria Juventus (ITA) 34 123
Forward Paulo Dybala AS Roma (ITA) 28 34
Forward Lautaro Martinez Inter Milan (ITA) 25 40
Forward Lionel Messi PSG (FRA) 35 164
Forward Giovanni Simeone Napoli (ITA) 27 5

Argentina World Cup group

No. 3-ranked Argentina should finish top of Group C with a squad that outclasses the other three opponents even though Mexico have given them some tough World Cup matches in the past.

The opening match against Saudi Arabia should allow Messi and his teammates to get their motors warmed up before the crunch match against Mexico. The finale against Poland could have first place on the line.

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Tues, Nov. 22 Argentina vs. S. Arabia 5 a.m. Lusail Stadium
Tues, Nov. 22 Mexico vs. Poland 11 a.m. Stadium 974
Sat, Nov. 26 Poland vs. S. Arabia 8 a.m. Education City Stadium
Sat, Nov. 26 Argentina vs. Mexico 2 p.m. Lusail Stadium
Wed, Nov. 30 Poland vs. Argentina 2 p.m. Stadium 974
Wed, Nov. 30 S. Arabia vs. Mexico 2 p.m. Lusail Stadium

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