Argentina is currently in first place in Conmebol World Cup qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Barring a major disaster, Lionel Scaloni’s side is heading to the US, Mexico, and Canada.
Chile, on the other hand, has a chance to climb the standings despite a poor 1-3-2 record, sitting in eighth place, as almost seven of Conmebol’s 10 teams could reach the World Cup.
Argentina will be without Lionel Messi, whose famous number 10 kit has been assigned to Roma’s Paulo Dybala. Angel Di María’s famous number 11 kit has also been assigned.
Who will wear Angel Di María’s number 11 kit?
According to TyC Sports reporter Gastón Edul, Betis’s Giovani Lo Celso will wear Angel Di María’s famous number 11 kit. Di María retired from the Argentine national team after winning the 2024 Copa América last summer.
Giovani Lo Celso
Unlike Di María, Lo Celso plays in the middle of the midfield rather than on the wings and is known for more defensive duties. Scaloni also has Alejandro Garnacho and Valentín Barco available for the left-sided wing position.
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Angel Di María played 145 games for Argentina and scored 35 goals. He won four titles with Argentina, including two Copa Américas and one FIFA World Cup.
