Argentina arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the defending champions and the world’s top-ranked staff.
Lionel Scaloni’s aspect shall be trying to grow to be the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup trophy after topping the CONMEBOL qualifying standings.
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The Albiceleste head into the match in good type, having accomplished their preparations with a cushty 3-0 win over Iceland.
Scaloni has largely saved religion with the squad that lifted the trophy in Qatar, retaining 17 gamers from the 2022 World Cup-winning staff.
Captain Lionel Messi is ready to guide Argentina as soon as once more, whereas a brand new era of expertise, together with midfielder Nico Paz, provides contemporary vitality to an already skilled squad.
Argentina 2026 FIFA World Cup Fixtures & Schedule
Argentina have been positioned in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
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Match |
Date (EDT) |
Kick-off Time (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
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Argentina vs Algeria |
June 16, 2026 |
9:00 PM EDT |
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Argentina vs Austria |
June 22, 2026 |
1:00 PM EDT |
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Argentina vs Jordan |
June 27, 2026 |
10:00 PM EDT |
Argentina 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Argentina head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a squad that blends skilled veterans with rising expertise.
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Head coach Lionel Scaloni has as soon as once more positioned his belief in a core group that features captain Lionel Messi, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, defender Cristian Romero and midfielders Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Rodrigo De Paul.
Goalkeepers
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Geronimo Rulli (Marseille)
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
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Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid)
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Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras)
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Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
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