Scaloni mentions possible surprises in 2026 World Cup squad

Lionel Scaloni revealed that Agustín Giay and Nicolás Capaldo could join Argentina's 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The Argentine coach explained that he is evaluating alternatives in case of injuries to regular players. He mentioned Giay and Capaldo as options that could contribute in emergencies.

Scaloni noted that the final decision will be made before May 30. The coach is waiting until the last moment to assess the physical condition of the selected players.

The team will play two friendlies before the tournament. It will face Honduras on June 6 and Iceland on June 9.

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Lionel Scaloni announcing Argentina's World Cup squad at a press conference
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Scaloni confirms Argentina's 26-player squad for 2026 World Cup

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Lionel Scaloni announced Wednesday Argentina's final 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. AFA president Claudio Tapia immediately backed the selections on social media.

Coach Lionel Scaloni spoke on Tuesday about Lionel Messi's muscle injury and the physical condition of several players ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni added Franco Mastantuono and Joaquín Panichelli to the squad for friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia at La Bombonera. The AFA confirmed the Zambia match on March 31 as the last before the 2026 World Cup. Mauritania's coach Aritz López Garai reacted to the game and shared his plan to stop Lionel Messi.

With injuries to Rodrygo and Estêvão, the Brazilian national team faces uncertainties in attack ahead of the final squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup, set for Monday.

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Julian Nagelsmann announced the German national team's squad for tests against Switzerland on March 27 and Ghana on March 30. The coach detailed the inclusions and exclusions of several publicly debated players. The squad shows parallels to the 2026 World Cup roster but is not final.

Club América goalkeeper Luis Malagón's Achilles injury, confirmed with successful surgery and a 6-to-8-month recovery, ensures he will miss the 2026 World Cup. This adds to Mexico's mounting player absences, testing the national team's depth under Javier Aguirre.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi suffered muscle fatigue in his left hamstring during a match on May 24. Medical tests confirmed no major tear, raising hopes he can feature for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 

 

 

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