Argentina call up 7 Serie A players from Roma, Como, Fiorentina and Parma for friendly tests

Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August.

The World Cup Finalists are due to play a friendly match against Uruguay on November 13 and then Costa Rica on November 17. Nahuel Molina is still not available due to a ban received for the events after that World Cup Final, so he will remain to work with Roma along with injured teammate Paulo Dybala.

Sky Sport reports that Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé are expected to start on the bench for Roma against Como on Sunday as Gian Piero Gasperini aims to rest them after their international commitments with the Argentina national team. However, the Giallorossi are sending Leonardo Balerdi, Matias Soulé and Santiago Castro to Scaloni's camp.

Como players Nico Paz and Maxi Perrone are also called up, along with Fiorentina talent Franco Mastantuono. Parma defender Mariano Troilo completes the Serie A representation for Argentina.

Nico Gonzalez would've been part of the side, but he is one of the many Juventus players currently out injured, along with Inter captain Lautaro Martinez. Liberti on October 03, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.