Argentina announce squad for September FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Published at :September 1, 2023 at 6:18 AM

Modified at :September 1, 2023 at 6:18 AM

The World Champions begin their title defence

Argentina will start their World Cup defence against Ecuador in the September international break. They then face Bolivia in the second qualifier.

Lionel Messi and Co. created history by winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The little magician played a significant role in winning probably the biggest honour in football.

They now start their title defence by playing two qualifier matches in the September International break.

Argentina host Ecuador at Estadio Monumental in the first qualifier scheduled on September 8. They then travel to the Estadio Hernando Siles to take on Bolivia on September 12.

The World Champions have played four international friendly matches after the victory in Qatar. They have shown domination and registered wins in every game.

Lionel Messi signed for MLS side Inter Miami in the summer. He is in exceptional form and led his side to the Leagues Cup 2023 win. He has broken quite a few records throughout his career and will look to add more international goals to his name.

Argentina will play the next set of qualifiers in October.

Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Juan Musso (Udinese), Walter Benítez (PSV), Franco Armani (River Plate)

Defenders: Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Germán Pezzella (Real Betis), Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Lucas Esquivel (Athletico Paranaense, U23 team)

Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (AS Roma), Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid), Guido Rodríguez (Real Betis), Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Bruno Zapelli (Athletico Paranaense, U23 team), Thiago Almada (Atlanta United)

Forwards: Nicolás González (Fiorentina), Lautaro Martínez (Inter), Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid), Julián Álvarez (Manchester City), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Ángel Di María (Benfica), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Alan Velasco (FC Dallas, U23 team), Lucas Beltrán (Fiorentina, U23 team)