Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez confirmed to fans that he will recover from his finger injury in time for the World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16. The Aston Villa keeper suffered a small fracture in his right ring finger during the Europa League final warm-up, where Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 to claim the trophy.

Martínez has been training separately from the squad at Argentina's Kansas City base camp. The 33-year-old enjoyed a strong season with Villa, who finished fourth in the Premier League, and earned a spot in the Europa League Team of the Season. His absence would have been a significant blow given his importance to the team.

A 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, Martínez captured the Golden Glove award as the tournament's best goalkeeper. He also played a crucial role in Argentina's 2024 Copa América victory. Following the Algeria match, Argentina faces Austria on June 22 and Jordan on June 27, both in Arlington, Texas.

Having Martínez back in goal provides Argentina with veteran experience and proven tournament pedigree as they begin their World Cup title defence. His availability immediately strengthens a squad looking to replicate their previous success.