Overview
- Panini’s Argentina page lists 18 players, with Lionel Messi assigned sticker No. 17 and Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez appearing as the only goalkeeper.
- The mix includes veterans such as Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez alongside rising talents Nico Paz, Franco Mastantuono and Giuliano Simeone.
- Notable omissions from the 2022 title group include Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martínez, Thiago Almada and Gerónimo Rulli, with Juan Musso and Valentín Barco also missing.
- Local outlets report the collection is due in Argentina next week, and the national-team page follows Panini’s current format of 18 players plus the AFA crest and classic team layout.
- Reporters warn fans not to treat the album as a call-up list, since Panini’s printed selections have often differed from Scaloni’s final tournament squad in past World Cups.