🇦🇷 Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
Defending the trophy Messi finally lifted in Qatar 2022.
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Champions and Messi's Final Stand
Argentina are the reigning world champions, having beaten France on penalties in the 2022 Qatar Final in what many call the greatest match ever played. Three World Cup titles, with Lionel Messi having lifted the one that completed his legacy. They arrive in 2026 as the team everyone is watching.
At the 2026 World Cup, Argentina are placed in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, Jordan. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 18 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of World Champion, Argentina bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group J Draw
All 4 teams in Argentina's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Argentina's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Lionel Scaloni's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 23Emiliano Martinez
- 26Nahuel Molina
- 13Cristian Romero
- 25Lisandro Martinez
- 3Nicolas Tagliafico
- 5Leandro Paredes
- 7Rodrigo De Paul
- 24Enzo Fernandez
- 10Lionel MessiCAPTAIN
- 9Julian Alvarez
- 22Lautaro Martinez
All 25 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
7 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Argentina in CONMEBOL
South America (CONMEBOL)
CONMEBOL sends 6 teams, home to Brazil and Argentina who hold 8 World Cup titles between them.
Argentina competed against other CONMEBOL nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other CONMEBOL teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Argentina At a Fan Zone
Every Argentina group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group J Opponents
The teams Argentina face in the group stage
