The 2026 FIFA World Cup count down to the start of the global showpiece in the United States, Mexico and Canada on June 11 to July 19, 2026, where all the Fans are eyewitnesses of the top Argentina Footballer in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Messi’s Army. Argentina’s National Team has a great football heritage, having won the recent titles of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa America.
The world’s top football players Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, and Lautaro Martínez are always the top performers for the Football Clubas and National Team. Argentina is ranked first in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking. They have held the top spot since April 2022. Argentine Footballer Team Captain Messi added Julián Álvarez, Leandro Paredes, Nicolás Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínezare a few big names who are always the fans’ favourite Players.
Argentina’s National football team is currently in 1st position with 1867.25 Points in the Latest Men’s World Ranking. So, every player will be a contributing most important role in the recent tournaments of FIFA and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL.
Top Argentina Footballer in 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Here are Argentine footballers who are poised to be key players in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US. List of the Top Argentina Footballer in the 2026 FIFA World Cup who represent the most important role in the recent tournaments of FIFA and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL.
1. Lionel Messi
Full Name: Lionel Andrés Messi
Date of Birth: 24 June 1987 (age 37 years)
Position(s): Forward
Current Club: Inter Miami CF (#10/ Forward)
The all-time leading scorer of Argentina’s national football team, Messi always knows the world’s best footballer choice. Messi continues to demonstrate exceptional performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers over Bolivia. Messi has won a record 8th Ballon d’Or awards, and a record 6 European Golden Shoes and their methodology always benefits the team.
Messi is always one of the top soccer players for the team. Messi has 112 Goals in 191 Caps.
2. Lautaro Martínez
Full Name: Lautaro Javier Martínez
Date of Birth: 22 August 1997 (age 27)
Position(s): Striker
Current Club: Inter Milan (#10 / Forward)
Lautaro Martínez is 27 years old with Left-footed skills. He was the top scorer in the 2024 Copa América. He followed in his father’s footsteps to become a professional footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. He is the winning squad player of Argentina for the 2021 Copa América, the 2024 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He has scored 32 goals in 70 appearances in the National team and 170 + goals across all competitions in the Club competitions.
3. Nicolás Otamendi
Full Name: Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi
Date of Birth: 12 February 1988 (age 37)
Position(s): Centre-back
Current Club: Benfica (#30/ Forward)
The vice-captain of the Argentine Squad Nicolás Otamendi has made over 123 appearances and represented his country at three FIFA World Cups and five Copas América. The 37-year-old Otamendi has huge experience in multiple clubs – Porto, Valencia, Manchester City, Benfica and more.
He has scored 7 goals in 123 appearances on the National team and 39 goals in 653 Apps across all competitions in the Club competitions.
4. Emiliano Martinez
Full Name: Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero
Date of Birth: 2 September 1992 (age 32)
Position(s): Goalkeeper
Current Club: Aston Villa
One of Argentina’s biggest strengths is its goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez. One of the best goalkeepers in the world and one of the best of his generation. Last year he was selected for the national team and now he is one of the most important parts of the team. He has won the 1st world cup after 27 appearances in the Premier League where he has managed to keep 9 clean sheets. He was awarded the Golden Glove a third time after winning the 2024 Copa América.
He has represented 49 matches for the Argentina National Team and won a record 2 times Yashin Trophy in 2023 and 2024.
5. Paulo Dybala
Full Name: Paulo Exequiel Dybala
Date of Birth:15 November 1993 (age 30 years)
Position(s): Forward, Attacking Midfielder
Current Club: AS Roma (#21 / Forward)
One of the best attacking midfielders of Italian Seria A star Player is Paulo Dybala, who ranks as the club’s ninth-highest all-time goalscorer. Currently, he is part of Serie A club Roma FC. Dybala signed for Juventus in 2015 and won 5 league titles and four Coppas Italia. Paulo Dybala is 9 times the highest all-time goal scorer for Juventus and was voted for Serie A Most Valuable Player.
He missed out on the 2024 Copa America but he scored the second penalty in the shoot-out in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final against France. Dybala has represented Argentina since 2015 with 40 Apps and 4 goals.
Other current Argentina players:
Julián Álvarez: Centre-forward who plays for Argentina
Lautaro Martínez: Centre-forward who plays for Argentina
Nehuén Pérez: Centre-back who plays for Argentina
Nicolás Otamendi: Centre-back who plays for Argentina
Nicolás Tagliafico: Left-back who plays for Argentina
Leonardo Balerdi: Centre-back who plays for Argentina
Gonzalo Montiel: Defender who plays for Argentina
Facundo Medina: Defender who plays for Argentina
Current Squad of Argentina Footballers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Current World Champions Argentina look well on course for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualified teams. In 2025 Argentina look to secure a chance at World Cup defence with the current Squad of the last match.
Goalkeepers – Geronimo Rulli, Walter Benitez, Emiliano Martínez
Defenders – Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, German Pezzella, Leonardo Balerdi, Marcos Acuna, Nicolas Tagliafico.
Midfielders – Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Giovani Lo Celso, Thiago Almada, Guido Rodriguez, Nico Paz.
Forwards – Nicolas Gonzalez, Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, Julian Alvarez, Valentin Carboni, Valentin Carboni, Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi.
Possible line-up (4-2-3-1): – E. Martinez (GK); Tagliafico, L. Martinez, Romero, Molina; Mac Allister, Enzo, De Paul, Di Maria; L. Martinez, Messi (C)
