Argentina

FIFA #1 Group J CONMEBOL ARG

Background

Argentina are reigning World Cup champions after Messi's 2022 triumph in Qatar, a third trophy that joined Maradona's 1986 and Kempes's 1978. La Albiceleste enter 2026 ranked FIFA number one and as the only defending champion since Brazil 1962 with a realistic case to retain.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Champions (1978, 1986, 2022)

Head coach

Lionel Scaloni

Path forward · Group J

Group opponents:

Algeria (#37) Austria (#23) Jordan (#68)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Title contender

Based on FIFA ranking #1. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Argentina vs Algeria · 2026-06-17 · 01:00 UTC

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Argentina Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group J

Argentina

Algeria

Jun 17 · 01:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group J

Argentina

Austria

Jun 22 · 17:00 UTCAT&T StadiumDallas

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group J

Jordan

Argentina

Jun 28 · 02:00 UTCAT&T StadiumDallas