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Scaloni Surprises with Argentina’s New Roster

Erick Monroy Nov 3, 2026 2 min read

The Argentine National Team is entering a new phase ahead of the November FIFA international window. Lionel Scaloni announced the roster for the Albiceleste’s upcoming matches, with the main changes being the inclusion of Aaron Anselmino and the return of Gonzalo Montiel and Mariano Troilo.

Argentina will play two matches during this international window. The first will be on Friday, November 13, against Uruguay at La Bombonera, while the second match is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, against Costa Rica at the Mario Kempes Stadium in Córdoba.

The roster announcement marks an important moment for the Argentine team, which is officially beginning its post-Messi era, with Scaloni leading a squad that combines regulars with new additions.

The biggest surprise on the roster is Aaron Anselmino, while Montiel and Troilo have once again been called up by the head coach after being left off the previous roster.

Argentina’s Full Roster

These are the players selected by Lionel Scaloni to compete in November’s matches:

  • Emiliano Martínez (Chelsea)
  • Gerónimo Rulli (Manchester City)
  • Juan Musso (Atlético Madrid)
  • Santiago Beltrán (River)
  • Gonzalo Montiel (River)
  • Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)
  • Aaron Anselmino (Chelsea)
  • Mariano Troilo (Parma)
  • Leonardo Balerdi (Roma)
  • Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United)
  • Facundo Medina (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Nicolás Tagliafico (Olympique Lyon)
  • Román Vega (Zenit)
  • Ezequiel Fernández (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Máximo Perrone (Como)
  • Exequiel Palacios (Ipswich Town)
  • Valentín Barco (Chelsea)
  • Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
  • Enzo Fernández (Manchester City)
  • Nicolás Paz (Como)
  • Matías Soulé (Roma)
  • Franco Mastantuono (Fiorentina)
  • Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid)
  • Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)
  • Thiago Almada (River)
  • José Manuel López (Palmeiras)
  • Santiago Casto (Roma)
  • Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid)

With Uruguay and Costa Rica on the schedule, Argentina will face two international matches in November, in a squad call-up marked by new opportunities and players returning to the national team.