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
Argentyna 
Algieria Argentyna 3:0 Algieria
Argentyna 3:0 Algieria. Grupa J. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. wt., 16 cze.
Argentyna 
Austria Argentyna 2:0 Austria
Argentyna 2:0 Austria. Grupa J. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. niedz., 21 cze.
Argentyna 
Jordania Argentyna 3:1 Jordania
Argentyna 3:1 Jordania. Grupa J. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. czw., 25 cze.
Argentyna 
Republika Zielonego Przylądka Argentyna 3:2 dogr. Republika Zielonego Przylądka po dogrywce
Argentyna 3:2 dogr. Republika Zielonego Przylądka po dogrywce. 1/16 finału. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. pt., 3 lip.
Argentyna 
Egipt Argentyna 3:2 Egipt
Argentyna 3:2 Egipt. 1/8 finału. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. wt., 7 lip.
Argentyna 
Szwajcaria Argentyna 3:1 dogr. Szwajcaria po dogrywce
Argentyna 3:1 dogr. Szwajcaria po dogrywce. Ćwierćfinał. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. sob., 11 lip.
Anglia Argentyna Anglia 1:2 Argentyna
Anglia 1:2 Argentyna. Półfinał. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. śr., 15 lip.
Hiszpania Argentyna Hiszpania 1:0 dogr. Argentyna po dogrywce
Hiszpania 1:0 dogr. Argentyna po dogrywce. Finał. MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. niedz., 19 lip.