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Argentina names seven Serie A players in latest national squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Argentina names seven Serie A players in latest national squad

Summary

Argentina's national team, under coach Lionel Scaloni, has announced its squad for upcoming friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin later this month. The roster features seven Serie A players, including three from Roma: Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro, and Matias Soule. While Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan is a notable inclusion, Paulo Dybala has been left out despite his strong form. Young Fiorentina player Franco Mastantuono, coming off a hat-trick, also earns his spot. These matches will serve as preparation as Argentina continues to build its squad ahead of future competitions.

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By the Numbers

•Squad includes seven Serie A players for upcoming friendlies.
•Lautaro Martinez is included after scoring two goals in Serie A.
•Paulo Dybala, despite strong performance, is omitted.
•Franco Mastantuono earns call-up after scoring a hat-trick.
•Argentina will play Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin this month.

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9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Seven Serie A players included in latest Argentina squad including Roma trio

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Seven Serie A players have been included in Lionel Scaloni’s latest Argentina national team squad, including a hat-trick of Roma representatives, but not Giallorossi starman Paulo Dybala.Argentina w...
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