Leandro Paredes
Argentina
Age
31
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Leandro Paredes
For the 2026 World Cup, Leandro Paredes is among Lionel Scaloni's confirmed names, a defensive midfielder on the Argentina teamsheet. The Boca Juniors defensive midfielder is 31 at kick-off and valued at around €5.00m, a former Argentina youth international who took continental honours in 2021 and 2024.
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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Minutes played
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Goals
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Assists
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Playing Style
A right-footed defensive midfielder for Boca Juniors and Argentina, he stands 1.82 m and has logged 977 minutes this season holding the middle of the park. At 31 he is named in Lionel Scaloni's 26 and remains part of the manager's plans for the 2026 group stage.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is not Leandro Paredes's first at senior level. He played in Argentina's 2022 squad, and Lionel Scaloni has named him in the 26 again for the finals. A senior voice in midfield, 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 Boca Juniors defensive midfielder brings 77 caps and 5 goals for Argentina, with 2 goals in 14 games this season, one of the experienced heads who holds the middle of the park and dictates the tempo for Scaloni. Argentina sit in Tier 1 at £32m, among the top team picks for the tournament.
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Paredes at the 2026 World Cup
Paredes is a confirmed defensive midfielder 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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Leandro Paredes World Cup 2026 FAQs
At £32m, Argentina come in at Tier 1 this time. The draw put them in Group J, and the figure tracks the group rather than one player.
At Boca Juniors Paredes plays his club football. For Argentina he lines up as a defensive midfielder, named by Lionel Scaloni in the final 26 for the 2026 World Cup.
Yes. Paredes was at the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, so the 2026 finals are a second for him, named once more in Lionel Scaloni's 26.
At Boca Juniors Paredes is the club player. Lionel Scaloni names him among Argentina's defensive midfielders in the final 26, and Argentina open their Group J campaign against Algeria in mid-June.
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