How will Argentina line up at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

Manager Lionel Scaloni has made suggestions about who might be included in his starting eleven for the September international matches. The Argentina World Cup 2022 team (26 players) has been announced recently.

played friendlies against Honduras and Jamaica as part of their ongoing preparation for the major competition in Qatar.

The 2021 Copa America champions, the Albiceleste, will be one of the strong favorites to win the Qatar World Cup in 2022 thanks to the presence of players like Lionel Messi,

, and Lautaro Martinez in their squad.

How will Argentina line up at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

As a special measure brought in owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, national managers were allowed to bring 26 players to last summer's European Championship for the first time at a major event, whereas the previous year's Copa America, which Argentina won, allowed squads of 28 players.

As opposed to the usual 23-man teams, 26-player squads will now be used at the World Cup in Qatar. Here’s our guess of who will be included in the starting eleven:

• GK

  : Emiliano Martinez

• RB:

  Nahuel Molina

• CB

  : Nicolas Otamendi

• CB

  : Cristian Romero

• LB

  : Nicolas Tagliafico

• DM:

  Leandro Paredes

• DM

  : Rodrigo De Paul

• RW

  : Angel Di Maria

• AM

  : Lionel Messi

• ST:

  Lautaro Martinez

LW:

Argentina’s group stage matches are scheduled as below:

• Tues, Nov. 22, 5 a.m:

  Argentina vs. S. Arabia, Lusail Stadium

• Sat, Nov. 26, 2 p.m:

  Argentina vs. Mexico, Lusail Stadium

• Wed, Nov. 30, 2 p.m:

  Poland vs. Argentina, Stadium 974

Now, let us get to the list.

GK: Emiliano Martinez

The first-choice keeper for Argentina had to wait before getting a chance, which he took with both hands. After joining Arsenal in 2010, he was loaned out six times before the injury to Bernd Leno, the team's then No. 1, in June 2020 offered the Argentinean a long-awaited opportunity to prove his talent.

His performances in a struggling Gunners team attracted attention and significantly contributed to the north London club winning the FA Cup that season.

When Leno returned to full fitness, Aston Villa spent £20 million to hire Martinez, who swiftly rose to the position of a leader at the Birmingham club and whose name began to be mentioned in connection with the Argentina No. 1 shirt.

 Martinez was simultaneously starring in the prestigious Premier League. He finally had his moment in the run-up to the Copa America last year, where he went on to excel. After winning the trophy, Messi praised Martinez, saying, "We have Dibu, and he's wonderful."

Less than two years were needed for Martinez to persuade Scaloni and his coaching staff of his abilities and have the crowd chanting his name.

They immediately began comparing him to the nation's greatest goalkeepers of all time, such as the illustrious Ubaldo Matildo Fillol, thanks to his performances. Martinez will be essential to Argentina's aspirations of a successful World Cup since he is now head and shoulders above his rivals for the shirt. This is quite a turnaround for a goalkeeper who arrived unnoticed.

RB: Nahuel Molina

For a year, Molina has been a consistent member of the Argentina national squad. Molina received enough training by being picked up for Copa America that he was able to start for his country in the World Cup.

CB: Nicolas Otamendi

Despite being 34 years old, the veteran has been a mainstay with the squad for a time, and he still performs well in Portugal. He is the backline's beating heart and soul, a warrior who is strong in the air and fiercely pursues any ball.

Otamendi is still in line to captain this backline even though Lisandro Martinez is now waiting in the wings.

CB: Cristian Romero

has contemplated giving up the game in the past. The Cordoba-born defender was fulfilling his longtime dream of playing for his beloved Belgrano until his future was jeopardized by a disagreement with the club's executives.

He ultimately relocated to the Italian team Genoa, marking the beginning of his transformation into a pillar of Scaloni's squad. Romero drew Juventus' attention right away, and they promptly loaned him back to Genoa before giving him to Atalanta, where he played a significant role in the team's unexpected run to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals in 2019–20.

He was later transferred to the Premier League by Tottenham after being named the finest defender in Serie A.

Romero has proven his worth at the greatest level by wearing the Atlanta, Spurs, and Argentina jerseys. Cuti, a player known by many nicknames, has developed into the defensive captain Scaloni has been searching for. He is the kind of player whose interventions may alter the outcome of a game and around whom defenses can be constructed.

He has developed into a national leader because of his moral strength.

Romero, who is commanding in the air and nearly unbeatable in one-on-one contests, has the speed to make up for his teammates' errors and the skill to bring the ball out and start plays from the back. His one flaw is that he is prone to injury.

LB: Nicolas Tagliafico

Tagliafico relocated from Ajax to Lyon and has played himself back into the picture, proving that he is far from a locked berth. Although Tagliafico is a better natural defender and started that Copa final, Marcos Acuna is still a possibility. He also adds a reassuring aura to the group.

DM: Leandro Paredes

His transfer to Juventus was advantageous for several reasons, but one, in particular, was the continuation of his friendship with Angel Di Maria. The more time they spend together, the stronger their understanding and bond become. His passing is excellent, and his technical skill in getting the ball laterally is essential to this team's ability to create space for other teams.

DM: Rodrigo De Paul

De Paul began his career as a playmaker No10, just like his two teammates in the Albiceleste midfield, Leandro Paredes and Giovani Lo Celso, a role none of the trio presently fulfills after experiencing numerous reinventions.

The Atletico Madrid star has evolved into something of a multi-purpose player, augmenting his innate talent with devotion, endless running, and drive. Paredes is now a sublimely brilliant central midfielder, and Lo Celso is a wide midfielder.

De Paul began his career at Racing Club, where he excelled as a precise passer in a playmaking capacity. He later transferred to Valencia, but his inconsistent play caused him to briefly return on loan to Racing Club.

His next stop was Udinese, where he soon fit in and started to play his finest football. He eventually made it to the European game and rose to the position of a leader at the Italian club.

Due to his continuous running and inventiveness, he made a great companion for Messi when they competed together at Copa America.

RW: Angel Di Maria

Di Maria, who has a history of injuries, is a lock to start for this squad because he has earned it, much like De Paul. Not simply for his bravery on the way to winning the South American championship, but also because he has impressed everyone at Juventus since transferring from PSG.

In order for this team to succeed, he must be able to create, challenge defenders, and deliver amazing goals.

AM: Lionel Messi

doesn't have to do everything as he did in many of Argentina's previous tournaments when teammates would pass the ball to him in the hopes that he would come up with the game-winning play alone.

Messi's function today is more of a facilitator. And by doing so, he avoids being required to do so on every attack and instead gets to choose the instances in which he feels he can dominate a game.

He will create space for his teammates with his crazy dribbling runs, scare opponents' goalkeepers off their lines with his free kicks, and humiliate their defense with his slick passing.

LW: Giovani Lo Celso

With Villarreal, Lo Celso is playing more frequently than he would have at Tottenham. He's not a lock by any means, but the options aren't great either.

In the match against Italy, Scaloni made a few changes to the system, including the use of a double defensive midfielder, but we guess that Lo Celso will be playing on the offensive side in World Cup. Despite that, Lo Celso was given the ball first. His chances are therefore good.

ST: Lautaro Martinez

The primary threat to Argentina's goal throughout the Scaloni era. After making a name for himself with Racing, Martinez moved to Italy to captain Inter Milan, who won the Serie A in 2020–21 in large part due to the goals he scored.

He scored 25 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions during that season, and now that he has restored his connection with

, Martinez should be at the height of his abilities in Qatar 2022.

In addition to his offensive skills, El Toro, sometimes known as "The Bull," is crucial to Scaloni's style as a hard-running first line of defense. By relieving Messi of any defensive responsibilities, El Toro helps to preserve Messi's energy.

Martinez is prepared to shine in Qatar after being denied a spot at Russia 2018 and giving Argentina the edge they lacked in the three finals they lost before ending their trophy drought against Brazil at the

last year.

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