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) |
Team photo coming soon
Group J standings
Argentina
Algeria
Austria
JordanGroup stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Álvarez | FW | 25 | Atletico Madrid | 22+ | 17 goals, 4 assists (La Liga) |
| Franco Mastantuono | FW | 18 | River Plate | — | 1 goals, 3 assists (Liga Profesional Argentina) |
| V. Barco | MF | 21 | Strasbourg | 1+ | 0 goals, 2 assists (Ligue 1) |
| J. Foyth | DF | 27 | Villarreal | — | 1 goals, 0 assists (La Liga) |
| W. Benítez | GK | 32 | PSV Eindhoven | 1+ | 34 apps (Eredivisie) |
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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