“The World Cup is already won by Argentina” - Fans react after watching Emi Martinez’s new look for FIFA World Cup knockout stage

× Fans have reacted to Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's new look for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ad The shotstopper has been a key contributor to La Albiceleste's success over the past few years. He won the Golden Glove award at the 2021 and 2024 Copa America as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, helping his nation win all three tournaments.

At the 2022 World Cup, Martinez debuted a funky new hairstyle in the Round of 16 against Australia. The new cut, featuring the Argentine flag dyed onto the side of his head, was maintained by him all the way until their victory in the final. Ad Trending A recent post by @AlbicelesteTalk on X shows that the 33-year-old has brought the iconic hairstyle back for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fans were excited by the return of the style, claiming that the star keeper is now truly ready to help his nation defend the title they won four years ago. All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 @AlbicelesteTalkEmi Martínez with a new cut ✂️🇦🇷 Ad One fan wrote: "Ye the wc is already won by Argentina." kkioto @kioto_bss@AlbicelesteTalk Ye the wc is already won by argentina Ad Another remarked: "Last time he did this, Argentina won the World Cup."

Mr.RekT @ar_rekt@AlbicelesteTalk Last time he did this, Argentina won the world cup 😏 Ad A fan asserted: "They are not ready. I am familiar with his game."

Alice🇦🇷 @aliceaygupta@AlbicelesteTalk They are not ready 🔥Iam familiar with his game 🔥🔥 Ad Another wrote: "He's ready when he does that! 2022 vibes." Andy Barman @and_coolman@AlbicelesteTalk He's ready when he does that!

2022 vibes 💇‍♂️ 🇦🇷 Ad A fan simply wrote: "Bro bleeds blue." MENA✨ @menatrades@AlbicelesteTalk Bro bleeds blue 😂 Ad Martinez kept two clean sheets in three group stage games as Argentina qualified for the Round of 32 with a perfect three-win record. He will once again be key in his nation's run in the knockout stage of the competition.

What does Argentina's potential path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final look like? If Argentina manage to beat tournament debutants Cabo Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they will likely have a relatively uncomplicated run to the semi-final of the competition. Ad La Albiceleste's Round of 16 opponents, should they make it there, were confirmed just hours before they kicked off against the Blue Sharks.

The game between Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Australia ended 1-1 after extra time, with the former winning 4-2 in the ensuing penalty shootout. In the quarter-finals, Lionel Scaloni's side could either face Switzerland, who beat Algeria 2-0, or the winner of the game between Colombia and Ghana. If they make it past that stage, things could get tricky for the three-time FIFA World Cup champions (1978, 1986, 2022).

They could face one of four opponents - co-hosts Mexico, 1966 champions England, a resurgent Brazil or the Erling Haaland-led Norway - in the semi-final. In the final, mouth-watering clashes against France, Portugal, Spain or Morocco could potentially be possible. × Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Aaryan Nagraj Fans have reacted to Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's new look for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ad The shotstopper has been a key contributor to La Albiceleste's success over the past few years. He won the Golden Glove award at the 2021 and 2024 Copa America as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, helping his nation win all three tournaments.

At the 2022 World Cup, Martinez debuted a funky new hairstyle in the Round of 16 against Australia. The new cut, featuring the Argentine flag dyed onto the side of his head, was maintained by him all the way until their victory in the final. Ad Trending A recent post by @AlbicelesteTalk on X shows that the 33-year-old has brought the iconic hairstyle back for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fans were excited by the return of the style, claiming that the star keeper is now truly ready to help his nation defend the title they won four years ago. All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 @AlbicelesteTalkEmi Martínez with a new cut ✂️🇦🇷 Ad One fan wrote: "Ye the wc is already won by Argentina." kkioto @kioto_bss@AlbicelesteTalk Ye the wc is already won by argentina Ad Another remarked: "Last time he did this, Argentina won the World Cup."

Mr.RekT @ar_rekt@AlbicelesteTalk Last time he did this, Argentina won the world cup 😏 Ad A fan asserted: "They are not ready. I am familiar with his game."

Alice🇦🇷 @aliceaygupta@AlbicelesteTalk They are not ready 🔥Iam familiar with his game 🔥🔥 Ad Another wrote: "He's ready when he does that! 2022 vibes." Andy Barman @and_coolman@AlbicelesteTalk He's ready when he does that!

2022 vibes 💇‍♂️ 🇦🇷 Ad A fan simply wrote: "Bro bleeds blue." MENA✨ @menatrades@AlbicelesteTalk Bro bleeds blue 😂 Ad Martinez kept two clean sheets in three group stage games as Argentina qualified for the Round of 32 with a perfect three-win record. He will once again