Overview
- Lionel Scaloni announced the squad on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for two home friendlies against Uruguay on November 13 at La Bombonera and Costa Rica on November 17 at the Mario Alberto Kempes.
- The list contains surprise selections including first senior call‑ups for Aaron Anselmino and Mariano Troilo and the recall of Gonzalo Montiel while regulars Rodrigo De Paul and Giovani Lo Celso were omitted.
- Emiliano Martínez was included despite recent jaw surgery and will undergo a medical assessment before any decision on playing him with Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso and Santiago Beltrán named as cover.
- Several established starters are unavailable because of club injuries, notably Cristian Romero, Lautaro Martínez and Nicolás González, and Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina remain sidelined serving multi‑match bans from post‑World Cup disciplinary rulings.
- Scaloni’s selection signals a continuity‑plus‑rejuvenation plan that will test young players in competitive settings and shape leadership and tactical choices the team will carry into the 2030 World Cup cycle.