The story
The Argentina national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the La Albiceleste, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 2 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CONMEBOL to this expanded 48-team tournament.
World champions chasing back-to-back glory - the team everyone wants to beat.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Argentina will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group J and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group J. The connection between Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Lautaro Martínez - the clinical striker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Argentina are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
Argentina 3-0 Argelia
Argentina 3-0 Argelia. Grupo J. MetLife Stadium, Nueva Jersey. mar, 16 jun.
Argentina 2-0 Austria
Argentina 2-0 Austria. Grupo J. MetLife Stadium, Nueva Jersey. dom, 21 jun.
Argentina 3-1 Jordania
Argentina 3-1 Jordania. Grupo J. MetLife Stadium, Nueva Jersey. jue, 25 jun.
Argentina 3-2 prórroga Cabo Verde en la prórroga
Argentina 3-2 prórroga Cabo Verde en la prórroga. Dieciseisavos. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. vie, 3 jul.
Argentina 3-2 Egipto
Argentina 3-2 Egipto. Octavos de final. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. mar, 7 jul.
Argentina 3-1 prórroga Suiza en la prórroga
Argentina 3-1 prórroga Suiza en la prórroga. Cuartos de final. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. sáb, 11 jul.
Inglaterra 1-2 Argentina
Inglaterra 1-2 Argentina. Semifinal. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. mié, 15 jul.
España 1-0 prórroga Argentina en la prórroga
España 1-0 prórroga Argentina en la prórroga. Final. MetLife Stadium, Nueva Jersey. dom, 19 jul.