Here is a look at the official shirt numbers for Argentina’s‘s 26 member World Cup 2026 squad. The Argentines are defending champions and are in Group J for the FIFA WC alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
Argentina squad official jersey numbers for FIFA World Cup 2026 (26 member squad)
Who wears
Jersey No 1 for Argentina- Juan Musso (Goalkeeper Sevilla/Atletico Madrid)
Shirt Number 2 for Argentina- Leonardo Balerdi Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth)
Leonardo Balerdi was replaced due to injury by Marcos Senesi.
Jersey No.3 for Argentina- Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon)
Shirt Number 4 for Argentina- Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate)
Jersey No.5 for Argentina- Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors)
Shirt Number 6 for Argentina- Lisandro Martinez (Man United)
Jersey No 7 for Argentina- Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami)
Shirt Number 8 for Argentina- Valentin Barco (RC Strasbourg)
Jersey No 9 for Argentina- Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)
Shirt Number 10 for Argentina- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami | also captain)
Jersey No.11 for Argentina- Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis)
Shirt Number 12 for Argentina- Geronimo Rulli (Goalkeeper Marseille)
Jersey No.13 for Argentina- Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
Shirt Number 14 for Argentina- Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen)
Jersey No.15 for Argentina- Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid)
Shirt Number 16 for Argentina- Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid)
Jersey No.17 for Argentina- Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
Shirt Number 18 for Argentina- Nico Paz (Como)
Jersey No.19 for Argentina- Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica)
Shirt Number 20 for Argentina- Alexis MacAllister (Liverpool)
Jersey No.21 for Argentina- Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras)
Shirt Number 22 for Argentina- Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
Jersey No 23 for Argentina- Emi Martinez (goalkeeper Aston Villa)
Shirt Number 24 for Argentina- Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
Jersey No 25 for Argentina- Facundo Medina (Marseille)
Shirt Number 26 for Argentina- Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid)
How many Atletico Madrid players in Argentina’s World Cup 2026 squad?
There are six Atletico Madrid players in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup roster. They are Juan Musso, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone and Nahuel Molina.
Has Lisandro Martinez changed his Argentina jersey number from the 2022 World Cup?
Yes, Man United defender Lisandro “Licha” Martinez wore jersey number 25 at the 2022 World Cup, and is wearing jersey no 6 for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. He is one of the few Argentine players to change their shirt number from the 2022 victorious World Cup winning squad.
Who is wearing Di Maria’s No.11 jersey for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
Angel Di Maria wore jersey no 11 for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, and his shirt will be worn by Giovani Lo Celso (Betis) at the 2026 World Cup.
How many local/domestic/Argentine based players in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad?
Only 2 of Argentina’s 26 man WC 2026 squad play for an Argentine club- Montiel (River Plate) wearing jersey number 4 and Paredes (Boca Juniors) wearing shirt no 5.
Who wears jersey number 18 for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?
The number 18 jersey for Argentina will be worn by Como’s Nico Paz.