FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina announces its squad, injured Dybella also gets a place

Argentina Football Team: Two-time world champion Argentina has announced its squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 (FIFA WC 2022). The injured Paulo Dibella has also been included in this 26-member squad. That is, once again the trio of Messi, Di Maria and Dibella will be seen rocking Argentina’s forward line.

Argentina will be commanded by 35-year-old Lionel Messi. This will be his fifth and probably the last World Cup. Along with Messi, this could also be the last World Cup for Veteran players like Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi. There is a good balance of youth and senior players in the team. All the players selected in the team are part of the legendary European football clubs.

World Cup not won since 44 years

Argentina last won the World Cup in 1978 by defeating West Germany. That is, this team has not been able to win the World Cup trophy for 44 years. Meanwhile, this team came very close to the title twice but had to face defeat in the final. West Germany in 1990 and Germany in 2014 defeated Argentina in the final.

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Argentina is in Group-C

Argentina will start their World Cup campaign on 22 November with a match against Saudi Arabia. After this he has to face Mexico and Poland. That is, the competition in this group is tough. Let us tell you that the top-2 teams from each group will reach the next round.

Argentina is at number 3 in the FIFA rankings. This team has won the Copa America Cup last year only. In such a situation, this time it is expected that Messi can end the 44-year drought for Argentina in his last World Cup.

such is the squad

• Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli
• Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, German Pazela, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Juan Foyth, Nicolás Tegliafico, Marcos Acuna.
• Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Guido Rodriguez, Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Xaquel Palacios, Alejandro Gomez, Alexis McAllister.
• Forwards: Paulo DiBella, Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Nicolas Gonzalez, Joaquin Correa, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez.

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