Lautaro Martínez
InterABOUT LAUTARO MARTÍNEZ
World Cup pedigree
Lautaro Martínez was Argentina's first-choice striker for much of the 2022 cycle but lost his starting spot to Julián Álvarez during the knockouts in Qatar. He still played a meaningful role from the bench and remained the squad's most prolific Copa America scorer (top scorer in both 2021 and 2024).
Role for Argentina
Inter Milan's captain and primary striker, Lautaro is the more direct of Argentina's two leading forwards — physical hold-up play, runs in behind, and clinical penalty-area finishing. His 2024-25 club season produced 24 Serie A goals, top of the league.
WC2026 outlook
Likely starts the WC2026 opener and the games where Argentina need a more physical centre-forward against organised defences. Golden Boot odds around 15/1 reflect a realistic top-5 finish if he starts more than four games. Group J opponents (USA, Mexico-or-Korea, plus a playoff winner) favour his pressing-and-counter style.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Lautaro Martínez's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Martínez features in.
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