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

TL;DR

Argentina's national team has submitted a 55-man shortlist for the 2026 World Cup, notably excluding Paulo Dybala. Coach Lionel Scaloni aims to blend experience and youth in the squad.

Key points

Argentina submitted a 55-man World Cup shortlist to FIFA
Paulo Dybala is notably excluded from the list
Lionel Scaloni is the head coach of the national team
The squad aims to blend experience and youth
The World Cup will be held in North America

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🇦🇷 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 (), () and () confirm that Scaloni is looking to the future.

Q&A

Why was Paulo Dybala excluded from Argentina's World Cup shortlist?

Paulo Dybala was not included in the 55-man shortlist submitted by Argentina's national team for the 2026 World Cup.

Who is the coach of the Argentina national team for the 2026 World Cup?

Lionel Scaloni is the coach of the Argentina national team for the 2026 World Cup.

What is the significance of Argentina's 55-man shortlist for the World Cup?

The 55-man shortlist is a provisional list submitted to FIFA, indicating the players who may compete to defend Argentina's title in the upcoming World Cup.

When will the 2026 World Cup take place?

The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place in North America, although the exact dates have not been specified.