Alejandro Garnacho Misses 2026 World Cup Cut

Alejandro Garnacho is out of Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad.

The Chelsea winger was cut from the final 26-player roster by manager Lionel Scaloni.

He was initially included in the 55-man preliminary World Cup pool but didn't make the final cut.

Scaloni's decision likely stemmed from Garnacho's **difficult transition at Chelsea**.

Garnacho **last played for Argentina over a year and a half ago** during the World Cup qualifiers.

This lack of continuity made him a low priority for Scaloni's final tournament roster.

Antonio Medina of beIN Sports noted Garnacho's **struggles on the pitch and off-field drama**.

Garnacho's presence would have given the attack a different dimension with his **high-octane winger** style.

He **thrives on injecting chaotic energy and directness into the game**.

Argentina will also lack an experienced winger in Angel Di Maria, who retired from international duty after the 2024 Copa America.

Garnacho has **only eight caps for Argentina** but his unique playing style would have been an asset.

The decision to omit Garnacho was likely influenced by his **limited playing time and underwhelming performances** at Chelsea.

So Garnacho's World Cup dreams are on hold for now.

But his fans will be watching his progress at Chelsea closely.

And they will hope he can regain his form and become a key player for Argentina in the future.

Garnacho's omission is a significant blow to Argentina's attacking options.

The team will have to rely on other players to fill the gap left by Garnacho and Di Maria.