🇦🇷 Argentina World Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Your complete guide to the Argentina National Football Team at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Squad, schedule, odds, tickets, and more.

FIFA Ranking: #1 CONMEBOL Group J WC Titles: 3

Group J Overview

Group J

Team Confederation FIFA Ranking
Argentina CONMEBOL 1
Algeria CAF 36
Austria UEFA 23
Jordan AFC 68

See the full Group J analysis including opponent breakdowns and qualification scenarios.

Upcoming Matches

Group J Monday, June 15, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs Algeria

17:00 ET

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Group J Sunday, June 21, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs Jordan

20:00 ET

NRG Stadium, Houston

Group J Thursday, June 25, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs Austria

17:00 ET

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Round of 32 Monday, June 29, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs TBD (Round of 32)

TBD ET

TBD, TBD

Round of 16 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs TBD (Round of 16)

TBD ET

TBD, TBD

Quarterfinal Thursday, July 9, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs TBD (Quarterfinal)

TBD ET

TBD, TBD

Semifinal Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs TBD (Semifinal)

TBD ET

TBD, TBD

Final Sunday, July 19, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina vs TBD (Final)

TBD ET

MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ

View the full match schedule with times and venues.

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Key Players to Watch

Lionel Messi

Forward | Inter Miami

The greatest of all time. At 38, this is almost certainly his final World Cup. Even in a reduced role, Messi's vision, passing, and moments of magic make Argentina significantly more dangerous. The entire football world will be watching his farewell on American soil — the country where he now calls home.

Julian Alvarez

Striker | Atletico Madrid

The Spider. A tireless forward who presses, creates, and scores at will. Alvarez was instrumental in Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph and has only grown into one of the world's elite strikers since moving to Atletico Madrid. If Messi plays a reduced role, Alvarez becomes Argentina's most important attacking player.

Alexis Mac Allister

Midfielder | Liverpool

A World Cup and Premier League winner who has blossomed into one of Europe's best midfielders at Liverpool. Mac Allister's intelligence, passing range, and ability to control the tempo of matches make him central to everything Argentina do in midfield.

Enzo Fernandez

Central Midfielder | Chelsea

Won the Young Player Award at the 2022 World Cup and has continued to mature into a complete midfielder. Enzo's passing range, defensive contributions, and leadership beyond his years make him the engine of Argentina's midfield and the heir to the team's creative throne.

See all key players profiles and analysis.

Quick Links

Full Squad

Complete roster with all players

Betting Odds

Can Argentina win it? Check the odds

Tickets

How to get World Cup tickets

2026 Kit

New jersey review & where to buy

How to Watch

TV channels & streaming options

WC History

Argentina's World Cup record

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Lionel Messi play at World Cup 2026?
Messi is expected to be in the squad, though likely in a reduced role. At 38, he won't play every minute, but coach Scaloni will want his captain available for key moments. This is widely expected to be Messi's farewell World Cup.
Who is Argentina's coach for World Cup 2026?
Lionel Scaloni has been head coach since 2018. He led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and the 2024 Copa America, building one of the most successful eras in Argentine football history.
What group is Argentina in for World Cup 2026?
Argentina are in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. They are heavy favorites to top the group, though Algeria's famous 1982 upset adds a historical subplot.
When does Argentina play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Argentina's opening match is on June 15, 2026 against Algeria at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, kicking off at 5:00 PM ET.

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