Emiliano Martínez
Argentina
GK
Age
33
Appearances
0
Clean sheets
0
About Emiliano Martínez
Argentina have named Emiliano Martínez in their 26 for the 2026 World Cup, the goalkeeper making Lionel Scaloni's cut. The Aston Villa goalkeeper is 33 at kick-off and valued at around €12.00m, a former Argentina youth international.
Argentina were drawn in Group J, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. They open against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June, then face Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June before meeting Jordan at the same ground on 27 June. Argentina reached the finals by winning CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 25 March 2025.
Argentina were drawn in Group J, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. They open against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June, then face Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 22 June before meeting Jordan at the same ground on 27 June. Argentina reached the finals by winning CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 25 March 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded
0
Saves
0
Playing Style
Widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and known in particular as a specialist in saving penalty kicks; named The Best FIFA Goalkeeper in 2022 and 2024 and a two-time Yashin Trophy winner (2023, 2024). He stands 1.95 m and is right-footed. This season he has played 2,835 minutes.
World Cup History
It will not be Emiliano Martínez's first senior World Cup. He was part of Argentina's 2022 squad, and Lionel Scaloni has named him in the 26 again for the 2026 finals. The goalkeeper who saw out the 2022 run remains Scaloni's pick between the posts for the Argentina group stage.
National Team
Argentina
Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
A goalkeeper rarely headlines a goals card, and Martínez's worth lies elsewhere: in 59 caps for Argentina and the experience of a long season, 32 club games behind him for Aston Villa, that keeps him Scaloni's pick between the posts. Argentina's place on the card is a Tier 1 one at £32m, among the top team picks.
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Martínez at the 2026 World Cup
Martínez is a confirmed goalkeeper in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Argentina side opening their Group J campaign in June.
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Argentina sit in Tier 1 this year, valued at £32m. Lionel Scaloni's side open the group against Algeria.
Emiliano Martínez World Cup 2026 FAQs
Argentina are a Tier 1 side valued at £32m. They were grouped with Algeria, Austria and Jordan for the finals, and the slot belongs to Argentina as a whole rather than one name.
Martínez plays as a goalkeeper for Argentina. His club is Aston Villa, and Lionel Scaloni keeps him in the national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26.
Yes. Martínez featured for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, and the 2026 finals make a second for him after Lionel Scaloni kept faith in the 26.
At Aston Villa Martínez plays his club football. He sits among Argentina's goalkeepers in Scaloni's final 26, and Argentina kick off Group J against Algeria in mid-June.
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