Argentina 2022 Qatar World Cup entire squad

The Argentina national football team won the Finalsima 2022 trophy after winning their Copa America trophy, defeating 3-time world champions Italy. Due to their strong and eye-catching performance, they are considered among the favorites to win the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has turned the team into a family and the legendary footballer and also Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi is helping his coach in this task. He has been in great form in the attacking third this season.

Argentina 2022 Qatar World Cup entire squad

Brazil and France are among the favorites to win the tournament, but Argentina, coached by manager Lionel Scaloni, are unbeaten in the previous 35 matches, suggesting they cannot be underestimated in QatarWorld Cup.

With Messi at the end of his international career, football fans in Argentina will be hoping to be proud of their country’s results at the World Cup starting in November. The 35-year-old veteran football icon will be looking to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time as captain, which has eluded him in four previous World Cups.

Coach

Lionel Scaloni is the new current football manager of the Argentina football team. president of the Argentine Football Association Chiqui Tapia decided that Lionel Scaloni will remain as Argentina’s national team coach until the 2026 World Cup. Under his guidance, Argentina is unbeaten in the previous 35 matches.

Lionel Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni

Goalkeepers

Aston Villa’s veteran goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is Lionel Scaloni’s first-choice goalkeeper for Qatar World Cup. Another experienced goalkeeper Franco Armani of River Plate could be another reliable option for Scaloni in Qatar due to his recent good form.

Atalanta’s Juan Musso and Villarreal’s Geronimo Rulli are two other young reliable names

Argentina's goalkeepers
Player name Club name
Emiliano MartinezAston Villa
Franco Armani River Plate
Juan Musso Atalanta
Geronimo RulliVillarreal

Defenders

Benfica’s center-back Nicolas Otamendi and Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Romero are two trusted veteran names in Argentina’s defense. Manchester United’s center-back Lisandro Martinez could make his way into the starting lineup for Argentina in the 2022 World Cup with his impressive displays this season.

Another famous talented defender is Lyon’s Nicolas Tagliafico who can cause worry for opponents with his excellent tackling and ball-holding skills. Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella, and Nehuen Perez are some other reliable names who could give their team a solid start in Qatar.

Argentina's defenders
Player name Club name
Nicolas Otamendi Benfica
Christian Romero Tottenham Hotspur
Lisandro Martinez Manchester United
Nicolas Tagliafico Lyon
Nahuel MolinaAtletico Madrid
Gonzalo Montiel Sevilla
German PezzellaReal Betis
Nehuen PerezUdinese

Midfielders

The midfield side of the Argentina national team is a formidable threat to all nations at the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar as they have an excellent balance of experience and youth in the midfield. Atletico Madrid’s veteran Rodrigo de Paul and experienced midfielders like Villarreal’s Giovani Lo Celso can destroy opposing teams in Qatar with their counterattacks. Talented stars of the future such as Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez, Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister, and Atalanta United’s Thiago Almada could become reliable options for the coach on Qatari soil.

On the other hand, the current performance of Juventus’ attacking midfielder duo Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria can be a cause of fear for any team on the upcoming big stage.

Argentina's midfielders
Player name Club name
Rodrigo de Paul Atletico Madrid
Leandro ParedesJuventus
Giovani Lo CelsoVillarreal
Enzo FernandezBenfica
Alexis Mac AllisterBrighton
Thiago AlmadaAtalanta United
Angel Di MariaJuventus

Forwards

One of the greatest footballers all over the world and also Argentina’s captain Leonel Messi will lead their attacking side in Qatar. The 35-year-old veteran football icon will be looking to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time as captain, which has eluded him in four previous World Cups.

On the other side Inter’s goal machine Lautaro Martinez, AS Roma’s bright future talent Paulo Dybala and Manchester City’s veteran forward Julian Alvarez are the other reliable names in Argentina’s attacking side.

Argentina's forward
Player name Club name
Leonel Messi Paris Saint Germain
Lautaro MartinezInter Milan
Paulo DybalaAS Roma
Julian AlvarezManchester City
Joaquin CorreaInter Milan
Gio SimeoneNapoli
Matias SouleJuventas

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Conclusion

Due to their strong and eye-catching performance, The Argentina national football team is considered among the favorites to win the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Brazil and France are among the favorites to win the tournament, but Argentina, coached by manager Lionel Scaloni, are unbeaten in the previous 35 matches, suggesting they cannot be underestimated in QatarWorld Cup.

FAQ

Who are the current captain and the head coach of the Argentina national football team?

The 35-year-old veteran football icon Lionel Messi is the current captain and Lionel Scaloni is the new current football manager of the Argentina football team.

In which editions, Argentina won the World Cup?

Argentina won the World Cup two times (1978 and 1986) also they are total 3 times runners-up in 1930, 1990, and 2014.

Who is the all-time leading goalscorer from Argentina?

The 35-year-old veteran football legend Lionel Messi is the all-time leading goalscorer from Argentina with 90 international goals in 164 appearances.

Who are the Golden Boot winners in the FIFA World Cup from Argentina?

Guillermo Stábile (1930) and Mario Kempes (1978) are the Golden Boot winners in the FIFA World Cup from Argentina.

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