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Scaloni Names Seven Serie A Players in Argentina Squad

Lionel Scaloni has named seven Serie A players in Argentina‘s latest squad for an upcoming trio of international friendlies, omitting Roma forward Paulo Dybala. The national team camp features fixtures against Bolivia on September 30, Burkina Faso on October 3, and Benin on October 6, 2026.

Heavy Italian Representation Highlights Early-Season Selection

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez and a trio of Roma representatives, Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro, and Matias Soule, lead the Italian top-flight contingent following strong club form. The selection also includes Como midfielder Nico Paz, Fiorentina teenager Franco Mastantuono, and Juventus attacker Nico Gonzalez.

Lautaro Martinez

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Forward • #10

🏃 Inter Milan 🌍 Argentina

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The matches serve as preparation during the early-season international window, testing squad depth across global leagues ahead of the autumn fixtures.

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Q: Who was omitted from Argentina's latest squad?

Paulo Dybala

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Forward • #21

🏃 AS Roma 🌍 Argentina

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Roma forward Paulo Dybala was left out of Lionel Scaloni's national team selection.

Q: How many Serie A players are in the Argentina squad?

Seven players from Italy's top flight have been included in the squad.

Q: When do Argentina's upcoming friendlies take place?

Argentina plays Bolivia on September 30, Burkina Faso on October 3, and Benin on October 6, 2026.