Two Serie A stars included in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated May 29, 2026 4:12 AM ET

Nico Paz and Lautaro Martinez are the Serie A stars included in the Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez and Como star Nico Paz will play in the World Cup with the Argentina national team.

The Argentine Federation has confirmed the national team’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, including Paz, the best Serie A midfielder in 2025-26 and Lautaro, the best striker and leading scorer in Italy’s top flight this term.

Lautaro already won the World Cup four years ago, while Paz, 21, has been called up for the competition for the first time in his career.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

COMO, ITALY – APRIL 12: Nico Paz of Como 1907 celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Nico Paz made his senior Argentina debut in 2024 and has scored one goal in eight appearances for his national team.

Juventus-owned Nico Gonzalez is also part of the Argentina squad, yet the 24-year-old spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Atletico Madrid.

There are more ex-Serie A stars included in the Argentine squad for the World Cup: Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul.

Argentina squad for 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso.

Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi, Leonardo Balerdi, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Tagliafico, Facundo Medina.

Midfielders: Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Valentín Barco.

Strikers: Lionel Messi, Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, Lautaro Martínez, José Manuel López, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada, Nico Paz.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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