The defending World Cup champions. Whether Messi plays or not, Argentina comes in as the team to beat. Their system is built around relentless pressing and clinical finishing — they don't just win matches, they dismantle opponents.
| Player | Pos | ⚽ | 🎯 | 🔫 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi Inter Miami CF | FW | 106 | 58 | 220 |
| Lautaro Martínez Inter Milan | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Julián Álvarez Atlético Madrid | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Alexis Mac Allister Liverpool | MF | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Lionel Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina in his final tournament appearance — making him widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. He may appear at 2026 at age 38.
Argentina has won the World Cup three times (1978, 1986, 2022). Their 1986 win featured Diego Maradona's legendary "Hand of God" goal against England.
Julian Alvarez, who scored 4 goals in the 2022 World Cup, plays for Atletico Madrid and is only 24 at the time of this tournament. He's the future of Argentine soccer.