The Argentine team, world champion in 2022 with Lionel Messi as it appears, will begin the defense of the title as the favorite of Group J, which will also include Austria, Algeria and Jordan. Therefore, he will arrive at the 2026 World Cup with the possibility of achieving a feat that eluded him a long time ago. 36 years: win two consecutive titles.
If achieved, the Albiceleste would break a drought of more than six decades without two-time champions world championships, a feat that was only achieved Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962). In addition, it would enter the select group of teams with four world titles, one less than Brazil, the highest winner in history and the only five-time champion.
Faced with this scenario, Lionel Messi, current Inter Miami player and eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Orwill be in charge of leading a team with footballers with extensive experience. TO They are joined by young talents such as Giuliano Simeone, Valentín Barco and Nicolás Paz, considered among the main promises of Argentine soccer.
This is because, unlike teams like France or Spain, Argentina has not significantly renewed its squad in the face of to this World Cup and will seek to rely on the performance of the team that triumphed in Qatar 2022. However, the new incorporations called by Lionel Scaloni could provide important variations.
Argentina’s main promises
Nicolas Paz
Attacking midfielder Nicolás Peaceof 21 years, currently plays for Como 1907 of the Italian Serie A, although his transfer to Real Madrid in Spain has already been agreed and could become official in the coming days, since his performance in Italy allowed him to consolidate himself as one of the midfielders with greater international projection.
Nicolás Paz stands out for his associative capacity, his physique and his creativity in the last third of the field, because it can filter balls between closed defensive lines. Furthermore, it stands out for its ability to give assists and deep passes, as well as by executing direct free kicks and corner kicks with precision.
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Valentine Boat
The Argentine footballer Valentín “El Colo” Boat21 years old, will play in the Chelsea of England from July 2026, after confirming a definitive agreement for his transfer from RC Strasbourg. There he completed an outstanding campaign in the French Ligue 1, which earned him a call-up from Lionel Scaloni to play in the World Cup.
The former soccer player Boca Juniors Athletic Club He stands out in world football for his ability to organize the game and adapt to different functions on the field. Valentín’s evolution from full-back to midfielder allowed him to enhance his vision and associative capacity, characteristics that make him a very decisive player.
Giuliano Simeone
The Argentine footballer Giuliano Simeone23 years old, currently active in the Atlético de Madrid from Spain and plays as a right winger or forward. Given his characteristics, the former player of the Saragossa stands out for its intensity, speed and defensive commitment, in addition to his ability to overwhelm both sides.
The third son of the technical director of Atlético de Madrid, Diego “El Cholo” Simeoneis characterized by its physical deployment and tactical discipline. Furthermore, Giuliano stands out in Spain for his intensity in the game and their ability to perform in different attacking positions, by combining the resources of a versatile winger.
