Lautaro Martinez is starting for Argentina. The Inter Milan forward has locked down a place in the squad as the defending World Cup champions prepare for what promises to be one of the most scrutinized campaigns in recent tournament history.
Argentina named their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 27, 2026, and Martinez was firmly on the list.
Martinez makes his case on the pitch
If there were any lingering questions about his role, Martinez answered them on June 6, 2026. He scored the opening goal in Argentina’s 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras, a result that looked comfortable on the scoreboard and even more comfortable on the field.
That goal was his 37th for the national team.
