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[^2]\n\nFranco Mastantuono, currently playing for the Italian club Fiorentina, is considered the strongest candidate to inherit the number 10 jersey. [^3]\n\nThe Argentine Football Association (AFA) has not yet ratified a final decision on the successor, leaving the choice to the coaching staff. [^4]\n\nFIFA regulations require all numbers from 1 to 26 to be used in official competitions, preventing the permanent retirement of the No. 10 jersey. [^5]\n\nLionel Scaloni is the current head coach of the Argentina national team. [^6]\n\nJulián Álvarez is identified as a potential successor due to his ability to move between lines and score goals, though he must develop his leadership skills. [^7]\n\nMastantuono previously wore the number 10 jersey for Argentina during a September 2025 qualifier against Ecuador due to an injury to Thiago Almada. [^8]\n\nPaulo Dybala wore the No. 10 jersey in a 3-0 victory against Chile at the Estadio Monumental in 2024. [^9]\n\nFranco Mastantuono, a player for Real Madrid, is noted as a young talent who could acquire greater importance in the coming years. 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