Nahuel Molina

International career On 3 June 2021, Molina debuted for the Argentina national team in a World Cup qualifier against Chile, coming on as a substitute for Juan Foyth in the 81st minute.

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match against the Netherlands on 9 December 2022, Molina scored his first goal for Argentina, starting in six matches for Argentina as first choice right-back scoring one goal and providing one assist throughout the tournament en route to become champions.

In June 2024, Molina was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 26-man Argentina squad for the 2024 Copa América.

On 27 May 2026, Molina was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following Argentina's loss to Spain in the final, Molina and midfielder Leandro Paredes received condemnation for their violent conduct towards opposing players after the final whistle. On 29 July 2026, FIFA opened proceedings against Molina, investigating him for two counts of assault and one count of unsporting behaviour.

Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Molina goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Nahuel Molina No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition 1 9 December 2022 Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, Qatar 25 1–0 2–2 2022 FIFA World Cup

Honours

Atlético Madrid Copa del Rey runner-up: 2025–26

Argentina FIFA World Cup: 2022; runner-up: 2026 Copa América: 2021, 2024 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: 2022