The Premier League 2026 begins on August 18 with 15 Argentine players, the lowest number since 2021. The last champions, Arsenal, and the newly promoted Coventry will kick off the tournament, with no Argentine players at the Emirates Stadium. Among the 15 names, Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), and Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United) stand out as key starters, the three World Cup champions from Qatar 2022. However, several others face uncertainty after the World Cup controversies. Valentín Barco and Gerónimo Rulli arrived from France, while Alejandro Garnacho and Marcos Senesi changed clubs. The context of support for the Falkland Islands during the World Cup has generated an anti-Argentine atmosphere in some sectors of the league. Fernández, ex River and Benfica, could move to Manchester City, while Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez at Aston Villa faces competition for the goalkeeping spot. Emiliano Buendía, the Europa League MVP, will be key at Villa. Others like Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) and Nicolás Domínguez (Nottingham Forest) start as substitutes. The Premier League also marks changes in VAR rules and sponsorships.