Emiliano Martinez - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Keeps clean sheet in win Martinez recorded no saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Algeria.

Impact Martinez was beaten inside the first 15 minutes but Algeria's goal was ruled out, and he didn't face a big threat the rest of the way. With upcoming games against Austria and Jordan, a scenario in which Martinez ends the group stage with three consecutive clean sheets can't be ruled out.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Martinez (finger) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against Algeria.

Impact Martinez will bounce back to action after missing Argentina's practice matches while he completed his rehabilitation from a small fracture. The goalkeeper will therefore be selected over Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso throughout the tournament as long as he avoids further physical problems. In that case, Martinez could be reliable for fantasy output as his team has the potential to allow few goals at least in the initial fixtures, and he's usually a solid shot stopper when tested.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Martinez (finger) is set to play in their World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday if no setback takes place, according to manager Lionel Scaloni. "Emiliano is fine. If everyth...

Impact Martinez is looking to be an option for Argentina's opener after some questions about health, as he has been training the past few days. This is a major boost to the team, as he was clearly an essential piece of the World Cup-winning squad in 2022, earning the Golden Glove in the process. He should then continue as a starter in net, with Geronimo Rulli as a backup option.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trains well, set to start Martinez finished training well again and continues pushing himself, with the goalkeeper set to play against Algeria, according to Gaston Edul.

Impact Martinez has been dealing with a fractured finger since the Europa League final on May 24, which kept him out of both friendlies that followed with the national team. He continues to show progression day after day as he pushes to be available for defending champions, and the latest update shows he is training well and should start in the opener against Algeria.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trains with gloves Thursday Martinez trained with both gloves for the first time since fracturing his right ring finger after the medical staff removed his cast on Thursday, with coach Lionel Scaloni expressi...

Impact Martinez completed reaction and deflection exercises despite showing some signs of discomfort, with the decision to remove the cast marking a significant step forward in his recovery. The defending world champions will continue monitoring his condition over the coming days but the direction of travel is clearly positive, with manager Scaloni backing his number one to be ready when Argentina's campaign gets underway.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start against Algeria Martinez (finger) is aiming to feature in Argentina's World Cup opener versus Algeria after the national team's staff decided to remove the cast from the ring finger of his right h...

Impact Martinez has dealt with a fractured finger since the UEFA Europa League finale on May 24, but he should be ready to represent his country after refusing surgery in order to be available for the summer tournament. If the Aston Villa goalkeeper is confirmed as a starter, both Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso will remain among the substitutes throughout the competition. Additionally, Martinez should benefit from solid clean sheet chances, especially in the easier group-stage fixtures.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will have splint removed Friday Martinez (finger) is getting closer to full recovery, with Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni giving an update about his status Monday, saying "On Friday, they take off the splint fr...

Impact Martinez will be assessed once the splint is taken off his finger, but there's hope that he'll be able to start in the World Cup opener against Algeria. The goalkeeper hasn't seen action since the Europa League finale on May 20, and has opted not to undergo surgery so that he can take part in the international tournament. However, in case he's forced to rest at some point, a decision would have to be made between Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso to take his place in the lineup.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Training apart from group Martinez (finger) remains training separately from the rest of the Argentina squad but is expected to be ready in time for the World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, accordin...

Impact Martinez finished the club season with 125 saves, 13 clean sheets and 49 goals conceded across 44 appearances for Aston Villa, and the coaching staff are taking a cautious approach to his recovery from a broken finger rather than rushing him back into action. A three-time major international title winner and coach Lionel Scaloni's undisputed No. 1, his expected availability for the opener comes as a major boost for Argentina as they begin their World Cup title defense.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball again Martinez (finger) trained with the ball on Thursday, a significant step forward in his recovery from the broken finger that had raised concerns over his availability for Argentina'...

Impact Martinez ended the club season with 125 saves, 49 goals conceded and 13 clean sheets across 44 appearances for Aston Villa, and his return to ball work puts him firmly on track to start between the posts for the defending world champions when their tournament campaign gets underway. The three-time major international title winner with Argentina is effectively irreplaceable for coach Lionel Scaloni, and Thursday's session is the clearest indication yet that there is no serious concern about his availability for the opener.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Testing with ball soon Martinez (finger) is progressing well and will begin testing with a soccer ball imminently as he targets full fitness for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, a...

Impact Martinez suffered a broken finger ahead of the tournament but the extra recovery days before Argentina's opener are working in his favor, and he is expected to be available to start in goal for the defending world champions. The Aston Villa goalkeeper ended the club season with 125 saves, 49 goals conceded and 13 clean sheets across 44 appearances, and his experience of winning the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles with Argentina makes him irreplaceable between the posts for coach Scaloni heading into the tournament.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available for WC action Martinez (finger) is progressing well and is expected to play in the World Cup opening matchup versus Algeria even if he misses the warm-up friendlies, Gaston Edul of TyC Sports re...

Impact Martinez will likely be involved in every game of the 2026 World Cup, taking advantage of the extra days before Argentina's opener to reach a complete recovery from his fracture. The goalkeeper finished the last campaign in England with 125 saves, 49 goals conceded and 13 clean sheets over 44 appearances across all club competitions. As for his international experience, he has been an essential piece of the national team in their 2022 World Cup championship and the last two Copa America titles. With Martinez likely to get the nod in goal, both Geronimo Rulli and Juan Musso should be limited to backup roles.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in friendlies Martinez (finger) remains a significant concern for Argentina's national team and will be absent from friendly action prior to the World Cup, as he still needs to complete his reco...

Impact Martinez is expected to serve as the starting goalkeeper for the defending champions and will likely be selected for the World Cup opener versus Algeria, although there's a slight chance he won't fully overcome the injury by then. If he can't start, his place could be taken by Geronimo Rulli or Juan Musso. The Aston Villa man ended the previous season with 125 saves, 49 goals conceded and 13 clean sheets over 44 appearances across all competitions for his club. His presence has been vital for the national team, helping them to win the previous World Cup and the last couple of Copa America championships.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 31 • FOX SPORTS

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MAY 31 • Associated Press

Locked into starting role Martinez (finger) will be Argentina's starting goalkeeper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if healthy.

Impact Martinez didn't play in Aston Villa's final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season after keeping a clean sheet in the UEFA Europa League final, finishing the year with 39 goals allowed across 32 league outings. He was the starting goalkeeper in Argentina's title run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he also won the Golden Glove, and he figures to play a big role for La Albiceleste once again as one of the team's most experienced players and on-field leaders.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina's Emi Martinez Breaks Finger, Could Miss Friendlies Before World Cup

Emiliano Martinez has confirmed he played through a broken finger during Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg.

MAY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Argentina's Emi Martinez Breaks Finger, Could Miss Friendlies Before World Cup

Out for finale Martinez (finger) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Martinez is not in the team sheet Sunday for the season finale after he suffered a broken finger heading into the UEL final, not being risked ahead of the World Cup. This will end his season in net, with Marco Bizot starting in his place. Martinez ends the season with seven clean sheets, 39 goals allowed and 95 saves in 32 appearances this campaign.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken finger Martinez revealed he broke a finger during the warm-up before Wednesday's Europa League final victory against Freiburg but played the entire match through the injury as Aston Villa...

Impact Martinez is now a doubt for Sunday's season finale against Manchester City, with the club set to assess the severity of the fracture before making a final call on his involvement. Marco Bizot is expected to start if Martinez cannot be cleared in time, with Argentina also monitoring the situation closely ahead of their World Cup squad announcement given the goalkeeper's importance to the Albiceleste. Despite the injury, Martinez joins in as one of the most decorated goalkeepers of his generation, having now won every final of his career including the FA Cup, the World Cup, two Copa Americas and the Europa League.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves for win Martinez made three saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 4-2 win against Liverpool.

Impact Martinez stopped three of the five shots he faced during Friday's win. He wasn't overly-tested throughout the match, but he did enough to earn the win. He has two harder matches coming up to close out the campaign, with teams that should offer far more threat going forward.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins shines as Aston Villa overruns Liverpool to secure Champions League place

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MAY 15 • Associated Press

Concedes twice Sunday Martinez made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Burnley.

Impact Martinez conceded a pair of goals Sunday, including Zian Flemming's equalizer in the 58th minute. He also made four saves in the draw. The draw leaves Martinez and Aston Villa vulnerable to losing out on a Champions League spot with Bournemouth just four points back and Aston Villa with two difficult matches remaining versus Liverpool and at Manchester City. Martinez and Villa have another path to next season's UCL though with the Europa League Final next Wednesday versus Freiburg.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in Sunday's loss Martinez made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Martinez conceded a pair of early goals Sunday -- an outside-the-box strike by Conor Gallagher and a header by Richarlison -- but it's hard to cast too much blame on him for either. He also made three saves in his third consecutive start. After the second leg of the Europa League semifinal versus Nottingham Forest on Thursday, he faces a favorable matchup in the Premier League at Burnley on Sunday.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in Europa League semifinal 1st leg

Chris Wood scored from the penalty spot to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their all-English Europa League semifinal

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Concedes once in loss Martinez had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Fulham.

Impact Martinez conceded one goal Saturday, a Ryan Sessegnon strike in the 43rd minute which served as the winner. Martinez also made five saves for just the fourth time this season. Next up he takes on Nottingham Forest on the road Thursday, a side which has scored 41 goals through 34 matches this season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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