Lautaro Martínez
Argentina
Age
28
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Lautaro Martínez
Lautaro Martínez is a confirmed centre-forward in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Lionel Scaloni's final 26. The Inter Milan centre-forward is 28 at kick-off and valued at around €85.00m, 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
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Playing Style
A quick, agile centre-forward who pairs prolific goalscoring with sharp movement in the box, strong link-up play and real aerial presence despite not being especially tall. He can also drop into a second-striker role, and is nicknamed "El Toro" for his drive and winning mentality. He stands 1.75 m, is right-footed, and has played 2,159 minutes this season.
World Cup History
It is not Lautaro Martínez's first senior World Cup. He featured in Argentina's 2022 squad, and Lionel Scaloni has named him in the 26 once more for the finals. A regular through qualifying, he travels as one of Scaloni's confirmed names for the Argentina group stage.
National Team
Argentina
Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
The Inter Milan centre-forward arrives on the Goal Rush card with 75 caps and 36 goals for Argentina, the record of a front-line finisher who leads the line for Scaloni. Argentina take a Tier 1 place at £32m, sitting among the top team picks for the tournament.
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Martínez at the 2026 World Cup
Martínez is a confirmed centre-forward 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.
Picking Argentina in Goal Rush
At £32m, Argentina come in at Tier 1 this time. Argentina were grouped with Algeria, Austria and Jordan for the finals.
Lautaro Martínez World Cup 2026 FAQs
At £32m, Argentina come in at Tier 1 this time. Lionel Scaloni's side open the group against Algeria, and that figure stands for the team rather than a single name.
At club level Martínez turns out for Inter Milan. He is a centre-forward in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the final 26.
Yes. The 2022 World Cup is on Martínez's record with Argentina, and 2026 brings a second finals after Lionel Scaloni picked him in the 26.
At club level Martínez plays for Inter Milan. Lionel Scaloni lists him among Argentina's centre-forwards in the final 26, with Argentina opening their Group J campaign against Algeria in mid-June.
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