The Argentina national team already knows the opponents it will face in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup: Austria, Algeria, and Jordan make up a Group J with history and unprecedented

Argentina's path at World Cup 2026 begins with their group draw in the first-ever 48-team tournament across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Get the latest World Cup News at DAZN News

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Argentina's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CONMEBOLwinners, Argentina is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Argentina will begin its World Cup campaign in Group J.

The Argentinian community in Kansas City is buzzing with excitement after learning their national team could play in Kansas City during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Messi has scored 13 goals in 26 World Cup appearances. He has the most goal contributions and most minutes played in World Cup history. During the 2022 World Cup, he scored seven goals and provided three assists en route to lifting the crown for the third time in Argentina’s history.

FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw​, which determined the matchups for the group stage.

Scaloni, who led La Albiceleste to glory in Qatar three years ago, presented the World Cup on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Argentine wore white gloves to handle the golden trophy, something Infantino admits he was unaware of until after the draw.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni after a bizarre mix-up at the 2026 World Cup draw forced the reigning world champion coach to wear gloves before touching the trophy.