Argentina squad: Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz called up

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Lionel Scaloni has named his Argentina squad for the upcoming friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico, with two Serie A-based players making the cut.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez and Como starlet Nico Paz both feature in the 28-man list, which also includes veterans Lionel Messi and Nicolás Otamendi.

The world champions will face Venezuela on October 11 and Puerto Rico on October 14, using the games as preparation for future competitive fixtures.

Scaloni names Inter and Como stars in his Argentina squad

Scaloni has once again turned to a mix of established stars and young talent for his Argentina squad. Alongside Lautaro, the attacking line includes Messi and Atletico Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, while Paz continues to impress by the lake.

The Inter striker will be expected to lead the line, while fans will be watching closely to see how Paz progresses in adapting to senior international football.

Argentina Squad – Full List

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Walter Benítez (Crystal Palace), Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique Marseille)

Defenders: Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique Marseille), Facundo Cambeses (Racing Club), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Marcos Acuña (River Plate), Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Lautaro Rivero (River Plate)

Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Thiago Almada (Atlético Madrid), Nicolás Paz (Como 1907), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid), Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

Forwards: Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid), Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid), Nicolás González (Atlético Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lautaro Martínez (Inter), José Manuel López (Palmeiras)