Argentina's national team, led by Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, is looking to solidify its forward lineup in the 2026 World Cup. The technical staff of the national team is satisfied with Lautaro Martínez's performance after the first two rounds of the World Cup.
Who will be the starting striker?
The competition between Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez is intense. Lautaro has demonstrated his ability with 22 goals in 41 games with Inter and 5 goals in 7 matches played with the national team in the last year.
What did Scaloni see in Lautaro Martínez's first two games?
Coach Scaloni opted for Lautaro, who had a spectacular season with Inter. Julián Álvarez's injury at the end of the season with Atlético Madrid helped Scaloni make a decision about the national team's forward line.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Angola - Argentina | 0-2 |
Argentina is looking to maintain its streak of 3 consecutive wins in the 2026 World Cup. With a recent form of 3W-0D-0L, Argentina presents itself as one of the teams to beat in the tournament.
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