Argentina at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 2th |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Manager | Lionel Scaloni |
| Captain | Lionel Messi |
| Nickname | La Albiceleste |
| World Cup Titles | 3 (1978, 1986, 2022) |
| World Cup Appearances | 18 |
| Best Finish | Champions (1978, 1986, 2022) |
| 2022 World Cup | Champions — beat France on pens |
| 2026 Group | Group J (Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan) |
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Group J standings
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Álvarez | FW | 25 | Atletico Madrid | 22+ | 17 goals, 4 assists (La Liga) |
| L. Messi | FW | 38 | Inter Miami | 7+ | 21 goals, 11 assists (Major League Soccer) |
| M. Senesi | MF | 28 | Bournemouth | — | 21 apps (Premier League) |
| N. Tagliafico | DF | 33 | Lyon | 8+ | 3 goals, 1 assists (Ligue 1) |
| J. Musso | GK | 31 | Atletico Madrid | — | 7 apps (Copa del Rey) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Argentina wins Group J | 2nd Group H | Hard Rock Stadium |
| If Argentina finishes 2nd | Winner Group H | SoFi Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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