Lautaro Martínez
Argentina
FWD
Age
28
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About Lautaro Martínez
Lautaro Martínez is in Argentina's preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Lionel Scaloni in the 55-man list submitted in May 2026. The Inter Milan centre-forward is 28 at kick-off and brings 75 senior Argentina caps and 36 international goals into the preliminary squad picture, already with the 2022 World Cup trophy and the 2024 Copa América Golden Boot already on his record.
Argentina face Algeria, Austria and Jordan in Group J, opening against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June. Scaloni's side qualified by winning the CONMEBOL round-robin on 25 March 2025, and Martínez is listed among the senior forward options on the preliminary list inside Scaloni's continuing Argentina cycle.
Argentina face Algeria, Austria and Jordan in Group J, opening against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on 16 June. Scaloni's side qualified by winning the CONMEBOL round-robin on 25 March 2025, and Martínez is listed among the senior forward options on the preliminary list inside Scaloni's continuing Argentina cycle.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Martínez is a quick, agile centre-forward — dribbling, prolific goalscoring, sharp box positioning, and physical strength despite a non-towering frame. He carries aerial prowess, brings link-up play and defensive work-rate to the role, and can drop into a second-striker slot when the shape allows it.
He captains Inter Milan, where he sits as the club's third all-time top scorer, and is nicknamed "El Toro" for the leadership and the win mentality. In Scaloni's 4-3-3 his 75 caps and 36 international goals fit among the senior forward options on the preliminary squad sheet.
He captains Inter Milan, where he sits as the club's third all-time top scorer, and is nicknamed "El Toro" for the leadership and the win mentality. In Scaloni's 4-3-3 his 75 caps and 36 international goals fit among the senior forward options on the preliminary squad sheet.
World Cup History
Martínez has played at one previous World Cup. At Qatar 2022 he started Argentina's opening two games while carrying an ankle injury, was replaced in the starting XI by Julián Álvarez and came off the bench for the rest of the tournament. He scored the winning penalty in the 4-3 quarter-final shoot-out against the Netherlands and replaced Álvarez in extra time of the final as Argentina lifted the trophy.
The 2026 World Cup would be his second senior World Cup if he remains in Scaloni's final 26 at kick-off. He brings 75 caps and 36 international goals into the preliminary picture as of 14 November 2025, with Group J opening against Algeria on 16 June.
The 2026 World Cup would be his second senior World Cup if he remains in Scaloni's final 26 at kick-off. He brings 75 caps and 36 international goals into the preliminary picture as of 14 November 2025, with Group J opening against Algeria on 16 June.
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Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
Argentina sit in Tier 1 at £32m within the game's £200m card budget — the premium top band. The Group J draw against Algeria, Austria and Jordan frames the early fixtures, with Scaloni's confirmed 4-3-3 and the CONMEBOL qualifying route behind the team-slot pick.
Martínez gives the £32m pick a senior centre-forward profile: 36 international goals from 75 caps, the 2024 Copa América Golden Boot — with the final winner — and Inter Milan captaincy alongside third place on the club's all-time scoring list. For Argentina, that is proven box scoring at the top of a Tier 1 team.
Martínez gives the £32m pick a senior centre-forward profile: 36 international goals from 75 caps, the 2024 Copa América Golden Boot — with the final winner — and Inter Milan captaincy alongside third place on the club's all-time scoring list. For Argentina, that is proven box scoring at the top of a Tier 1 team.
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Lautaro Martínez at the 2026 World Cup
Martínez sits among the senior forwards in Argentina's preliminary 55 for the 2026 World Cup, four years on from the Qatar 2022 trophy run. He brings 75 caps and 36 international goals into that list, and the Group J draw lines up Algeria, Austria and Jordan as Argentina's group-stage path.
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Argentina's slot price is £32m — Tier 1 within the game's £200m card budget. The opening Algeria fixture sits in Kansas City on 16 June, with Austria on 22 June and Jordan on 27 June completing the group-stage matchday window.
Lautaro Martínez World Cup 2026 FAQs
Argentina sit in Tier 1 of Goal Rush at £32m — the premium band. Martínez brings the centre-forward part of that pick: 36 international goals from 75 caps, the 2024 Copa América Golden Boot, and a winning penalty in the Qatar 2022 quarter-final, across the Group J matchday window.
Martínez is listed as a centre-forward. His profile combines penalty-box movement, strength through contact, aerial threat and pressing work, with enough flexibility to operate near a second striker.
Martínez has 75 senior Argentina caps and 36 international goals as of 14 November 2025. He is on Scaloni's 55-man preliminary list, and if confirmed in the final 26 this would be his second senior World Cup after winning the 2022 trophy in Qatar.
Martínez captains Inter Milan, where he is the club's third all-time top scorer. He scored the winning penalty in the Qatar 2022 quarter-final shoot-out against the Netherlands and won the Golden Boot at the 2024 Copa América, scoring the winner in the final.
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