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Argentina · World Cup 2026 squad · Group J

Nicolás Tagliafico

Defender#3· 33 yrs· 171 cm· 67 kg· Club:Olympique Lyonnais

About NICOLÁS TAGLIAFICO

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World Cup 2026 pedigree

Nicolás Tagliafico arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 15 appearances on record from the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign for Argentina, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist across roughly 83 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live World Cup 2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.

Role for Argentina

As a defender for Argentina, Tagliafico anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Olympique Lyonnais is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.

World Cup 2026 outlook

Argentina enter Group J, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Tagliafico's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.

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Tournament starts 11 June 2026

Nicolás Tagliafico's World Cup 2026 stats will appear after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.

Stats update after each match Tagliafico features in.

QUALIFYING STATS

Goals
1
Assists
1
Apps
15
Minutes
1,248

Performance Metrics

Avg Rating
7.16
Starting XI
14
Sub Appearances
1
Yellow Cards
3
Key Passes
3
Pass Accuracy
89%
Tackles
21
Interceptions
28
Clearances
25
Duels Won
61%
Aerials Won
17
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