Thiago Almada
Argentina
MID
Age
25
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Thiago Almada
Thiago Almada is a confirmed midfielder in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Lionel Scaloni's final 26. The Atlético de Madrid midfielder is 25 at kick-off and valued at around €20.00m, 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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Minutes played
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Assists
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Key passes
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Accuracy
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Playing Style
A right-footed attacking midfielder or left winger for Atletico Madrid and Argentina, he stands 1.71 m and has logged 1,311 minutes this season. At 25 he is named in Lionel Scaloni's 26 and remains part of the manager's plans for the 2026 group stage.
World Cup History
This will not be Thiago Almada's first senior World Cup. The 2026 finals will be his second, after he was part of Argentina's squad in 2022, and Lionel Scaloni has named him in the 26 once more. After breaking into the squad, he is among the confirmed group-stage names for Argentina.
National Team
Argentina
Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
The Atlético de Madrid midfielder arrives on the Goal Rush card with 14 caps and 4 goals for Argentina, and he has 3 goals in 27 club games this season. Argentina come in at Tier 1 at £32m, among the top team picks for the tournament.
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Almada at the 2026 World Cup
Almada is a confirmed 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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Argentina carry a Tier 1 billing valued at £32m. They were drawn in Group J for the finals.
Thiago Almada World Cup 2026 FAQs
Argentina carry a Tier 1 billing valued at £32m. They were drawn in Group J for the finals, and the slot stands for Argentina as a side.
At club level Almada turns out for Atlético de Madrid. He is a midfielder in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the final 26.
Yes. Lionel Scaloni has recalled Almada, who was part of Argentina's 2022 World Cup squad, so 2026 marks his second finals.
At club level Almada plays for Atlético de Madrid. Lionel Scaloni lists him among Argentina's midfielders in the final 26, with Argentina opening their Group J campaign against Algeria in mid-June.
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