Sources: Argentina appoints League of Legends roster for the Esports Nations Cup

Argentina has finalized its roster and is preparing for the upcoming 2026 Esports Nations Cup, according to Sheep Esports sources. While its status remains uncertain for now, the country is still theoretically relatively highly ranked, with several players holding strong point totals thanks to their participation in the CBLOL and LCS. As a result, Argentina could contend for a direct invitation to the event depending on the rosters fielded by other nations. Otherwise, the team may need to qualify through the South American qualifiers.

Led by coach Tobias "Pointless" Riscica of Fuego, a team competing in the Liga Regional Norte, the squad is set to feature six players, including two support players. Which of the two will start has yet to be decided and will likely depend on their performances throughout the year.

For readers of Sheep Esports, Argentina’s roster will come as little surprise, as all five starting roles are filled by players who were voted in through the site’s own polling system released earlier this year. The only exception comes in the support position, which also proved to be the most controversial among fans.

With this decision, Lyonz—current support for and former player—will potentially share the starting spot with Ackerman, who is currently competing in the CBLOL Playoffs with . Over the course of their careers, the two supports have faced each other 32 times, with Ackerman holding the edge with a 56.25% win rate. Nevertheless, both players have continued to evolve in their own right and have remained closely matched throughout the years, despite now competing in different leagues.

One of the names set to turn heads at the 2026 ENC will undoubtedly be Josedeodo, who returned to the LCS this year and currently sits tied for second place in the league. Through his aggressive playstyle, the 25-year-old Latin American star has built a strong reputation for himself and established himself as one of the league’s top junglers this season. He will now look to continue that form alongside his Argentinian teammates on the international stage.

A slightly lesser-known name, Zoen, will take on the toplane role for the squad, currently developing within in the Circuito Desafiante. While he may appear to be a weak point to some observers, he has steadily climbed through the lower circuits, quietly building experience and consistency over time.

Only time will tell whether he can fully step into the role, though his selection comes as no surprise, given the limited pool of high-level toplaners remaining in Argentina following the closure of the LLA. Though not pointed out by sources, Rodrigo Martín “Chordy” Cerrudo could have been another potential option for the lineup, as he played alongside Zoen during last year’s Copa Naciones 2025 as a midlaner before recently transitioning to the toplane role in late 2025.

Finally, Kaze—who has been the midlaner of since Split 3 of 2025 and recently placed first in the CBLOL regular season, as well as former AD Carry for , , and now —will be filling the midlane role for the team, bringing veteran experience to the roster.

A mix of younger talent and veterans, Argentina is not afraid to defy expectations at the ENC and hopes to upset some of the strongest teams in attendance. For now, it remains unknown whether they will play in qualifiers or directly in the main event, though more details should emerge in the coming weeks as additional rosters are finalized.