🇦🇷 No Paulo Dybala! Scaloni names 55-man World Cup shortlist

The Argentina National Team has officially submitted its provisional list of 55 players to FIFA for the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Scaloni, in a move that blends experience and youth, has reserved the names of those who will seek to defend the title in North America.

This squad list is the mandatory step before the final cut to 26 players, which will be announced on June 2.

Lionel Messi leads a list full of key figures such as "Dibu" Martínez, Rodrigo De Paul and Julián Álvarez.

Dybala, the big omission

However, the call-up has caused a stir because of one major absence: Paulo Dybala. The Roma forward is, for now, out of the World Cup race due to his inconsistent recent playing time, marking the end of an era for "La Joya" with the Albiceleste.

The generational change is making a strong impact with the inclusion of the so-called "Europibes." Names like Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea), Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid) and Claudio Echeverri (Girona) confirm that Scaloni is looking to the future.

Bet on local football

In addition, there is a strong commitment to domestic football, with heavy representation from River Plate and Boca Juniors, including surprises such as young goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán.

This 55-man preliminary list works as a safety net for the coaching staff. According to FIFA regulations, any last-minute replacement due to injury in the final squad must come strictly from these names.

For that reason, Scaloni has covered every position, including as many as six goalkeepers and multiple options at full-back to avoid unexpected issues before the debut against Algeria.