Attacking threat
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Argentina.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez gives Argentina balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Argentina look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the Argentina shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Argentina 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2018 · Adidas
A 1993-inspired chest graphic sat within the traditional striped frame.
2022 · Adidas
Elegant stripes with subtle flame motifs and a championship feel.
2026 · Adidas
Current Argentina shirt carrying three stars into the next cycle.
FAQ
Who is in the Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, with Lionel Scaloni as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Argentina head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Lionel Scaloni leads Argentina into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Argentina squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.