Emiliano Martínez Returns from Injury for World Cup Opener

2026-06-24 · Emiliano Martínez · Player Focus

Emiliano Martínez will recover from a finger injury for Argentina's World Cup opener.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper suffered a small fracture on May 31.

Emiliano Martínez got injured during the warm-up before the Europa League final.

Aston Villa won the final 3-0 against Freiburg.

Emiliano Martínez is a key player for Argentina, having won the 2022 World Cup.

He was awarded the Golden Glove in the 2022 World Cup.

Argentina plays Algeria on June 16, then Austria on June 22 and Jordan on June 27.

Emiliano Martínez has been training separately from the squad in Kansas City.

The veteran keeper was named in the Europa League Team of the Season.

Emiliano Martínez told fans "I will arrive" as he stepped off the bus on Tuesday.

Argentina begins their title defence in Kansas City.

The second two matches will be in Arlington, Texas.

Emiliano Martínez had a strong season with Villa, who finished fourth in the Premier League.

He helped his country win the 2024 Copa América.