Argentina's squad includes many players who won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and one of those players is center back Lisandro Martínez.
Unlike in the 2022 World Cup, Martinez is now a starter for the Argentina backline, and he started in five out of Argentina's six matches in the 2026 World Cup. He scored a goal and provided an assist in Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
Martinez played in Argentina's previous match against Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the World Cup this summer.
What We Know About Lisandro Martínez's Personal Life
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Lisandro Martínez was born in Gualeguay, Argentina, and his parents are Raúl "El Gringo" Martínez and Silvina Cabrera.
His father helped him build a strong work ethic, and his mother was very influential in his football career since she was a former youth football coach who helped train him in his early years. Martinez has two sisters and also credits them for following his dreams of becoming a professional football player.
Martinez is dating his long-time partner, Muriel López Benítez. The two reportedly began dating when they were both 14 years old and met in their hometown of Gualeguay, Argentina.
The couple has one daughter together. Their baby girl was named Aurora, and she was born on March 14, 2025.
