Argentina has revealed its latest football squad, and fans are shocked! Some unexpected players made the list, while a few big names are missing. With major changes ahead of a big tournament, supporters are buzzing with questions and excitement.
Argentina’s New Squad Announced with Shocking Changes
Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has surprised everyone with the announcement of the national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Some well-known players are missing, and some young, new faces have been added to the team. Argentina will play against Chile on June 6 and Colombia on June 11.
Team Announced in a Special Way
This time, the team wasn’t announced in a normal press conference. Instead, a special video was created to support the city of Bahía Blanca, which was badly affected by a cyclone on March 7. In the video, people of all ages and professions from the city came together to announce the names of the players. It was an emotional and unique way to show solidarity and share joy through football.
Messi Is Back – As Expected
There’s no surprise that Lionel Messi is back in the team. He was already named in the preliminary squad earlier this month. Now that he is fit and healthy, Messi is ready to help his country again. Fans are excited to see him play in these important matches.
Missing Stars from the Preliminary Squad
While some new players are added, a few familiar names are missing from the final squad. These players were part of the earlier list but have now been dropped:
- Nicolas Dominguez – Out due to injury
- Alexis McAllister – Out due to injury
- Alejandro Garnacho – Dropped for tactical reasons
- Valentín Castellanos – Dropped for tactical reasons
These changes show that Scaloni is focusing on testing new talent and preparing for the future.
New Talents Ready for Their First Game
Three new players have been called up who have never played for the Argentina national team before:
- Mariano Trillo (21) – Defender from Belgrano
- Kevin Lomonaco (23) – Centre-back from Independiente
- Franco Mastantuono (17) – Young forward from River Plate
These players could get their first-ever caps for Argentina in the upcoming matches.
Future Stars to Watch
- Mariano Trillo is seen as a future leader in defense. He has shown great form for Belgrano and now has a chance to prove himself at the international level.
- Kevin Lomonaco, although still young, has played for several clubs since 2020. He may also attract attention from European clubs after this call-up.
- Franco Mastantuono, just 17 years old, is already being called the “next Neymar” by some fans. He is good at free-kicks and can dribble past defenders with ease. The coaches will now see how he performs under pressure.
Argentina Leads the World Cup Qualifiers Table
Argentina is currently at the top of the South American standings in the World Cup qualifiers. They are the first team from the continent to officially qualify.
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 14 | — | — | — | 23 |
| 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Brazil | 14 | — | — | — | 21 |
Note: Full updated table will be available after the next matches.
Argentina’s Updated Squad for June Qualifiers
Goalkeepers:
- Emiliano Martinez
- Hernández Rulli
- Walter Benítez
Defenders:
- Mariano Trillo
- Cristian Romero
- Nicolas Otamendi
- Nahuel Molina
- Juan Foyth
- Leonardo Balerdi
- Facundo Medina
- Nicolas Tagliafico
- Kevin Lomonaco
- Valentin Barco
Midfielders:
- Leandro Paredes
- Enzo Barenecchia
- Nicolas Paz
- Ezequiel Palacios
- Rodrigo De Paul
- Thiago Almada
- Giovani Lo Celso
- Enzo Fernandez
Forwards:
- Lionel Messi
- Julian Alvarez
- Lautaro Martinez
- Nicolas Gonzalez
- Giuliano Simeone
- Ángel Correa
- Franco Mastantuono
Conclusion: New Faces, Same Passion
Argentina’s squad for the upcoming qualifiers is a mix of experienced players and exciting young talents. With Messi leading the attack and young stars like Mastantuono and Trillo getting a chance, fans are eager to see what the team can do. The journey to the next World Cup continues, and Argentina is aiming to stay on top!
