South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begin in a week and all teams are already gearing up for what will be their debut in this new process. There are high expectations of what the current world champion Argentina can show, and this Thursday he presented his list of those invited to face Ecuador and Bolivia in the first two terms.

A total of 32 players were named by Argentinian strategist Lionel Scaloni. This list is headed by the star who currently plays for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, as well as Ángel Di María (Benfica) and Rodrigo de Paul (Atlético de Madrid).

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However, there are important absences such as Paulo Dybala (injured) and Giovanni Lo Celso along with Joaquín Correa, who are constantly called upon by the 45-year-old strategist.

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Although he has the usual surnames, the coach has added four young men who could also serve Javier Mascherano for the Sub 23 who is preparing for the Pre-Olympic Games: the striker Lucas Beltran (22 years old)attacker Alan Velasco (21)midfielder Bruno Zapelli (21) and defender Lucas Esquivel (21).

Against Tricolor and Altiplanos will be the first official matches of the world champion after the coronation against France last December in Qatar 2022which meant the third star in the history of sports in this country.

The clash against La Trio will take place next Thursday, September 7, on the Más Monumental grass pitch in Buenos Aires, starting at 21:00 local time. A full stadium is expected for this match, so more than 80,000 people would attend the premiere of the Albiceleste team.

List of Argentina squads to face Ecuador and Bolivia at the start of the South American qualifying round

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