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
Argentine 
Algérie Argentine 3-0 Algérie
Argentine 3-0 Algérie. Groupe J. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. mar. 16 juin.
Argentine 
Autriche Argentine 2-0 Autriche
Argentine 2-0 Autriche. Groupe J. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. dim. 21 juin.
Argentine 
Jordanie Argentine 3-1 Jordanie
Argentine 3-1 Jordanie. Groupe J. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. jeu. 25 juin.
Argentine 
Cap-Vert Argentine 3-2 a.p. Cap-Vert après prolongation
Argentine 3-2 a.p. Cap-Vert après prolongation. Huitièmes de poule (32). Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. ven. 3 juil..
Argentine 
Égypte Argentine 3-2 Égypte
Argentine 3-2 Égypte. Huitièmes de finale. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. mar. 7 juil..
Argentine 
Suisse Argentine 3-1 a.p. Suisse après prolongation
Argentine 3-1 a.p. Suisse après prolongation. Quart de finale. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. sam. 11 juil..
Angleterre Argentine Angleterre 1-2 Argentine
Angleterre 1-2 Argentine. Demi-finale. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. mer. 15 juil..
Espagne Argentine Espagne 1-0 a.p. Argentine après prolongation
Espagne 1-0 a.p. Argentine après prolongation. Finale. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. dim. 19 juil..