The World Cup in Russia is starting in just 15 days. The world is shaking with World Cup fever. The entire football world is looking forward to seeing the charisma of Messi-Neymar-Ronaldo-Salah. Argentina, one of the favorites of this season, has already announced the final 23-member World Cup squad. The country's football federation has also revealed the jersey numbers of Sampaoli's disciples who will take to the field.
The team's jersey numbers were officially unveiled on Tuesday. Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano and Marcos Rojo will wear the jersey numbers they wore at the last World Cup. Seven of Argentina's final squad members played in the 2014 World Cup final against Germany. They are Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Marcos Rojo, Javier Mascherano, Lucas Biglia and Angel Di Maria.
Argentina's opponents in the group stage of this year's World Cup are Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria.
Jersey numbers of Argentina team players in the World Cup-
Goalkeepers: Nahuel Guzman (1), Wilfredo Cabeiro (23), Franco Armani (12).
Defenders: Gabriel Mercado (2), Eduardo Salvio (18), Nicolas Otamendi (17), Frederico Fazio (6), Marcos Rojo (16), Nicolas Tagliafico (3), Marcos Aquino (8), Cristian Ansaldi (4).
Midfielders: Manuel Lanzini (15), Maxi Maze (13), Lucas Biglia (5), Ever Banega (7), Giovani Lo Celso (20), Angel Di Maria (11), Javier Mascherano (14).
Forwards: Lionel Messi (10), Paulo Dybala (21), Sergio Aguero (19), Gonzalo Higuain (9), Cristian Pavon (22).
