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Argentina at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
With Lionel Messi coming, manager Lionel Scaloni will be confident of going deep in the 2026 World Cup. They’ve been gifted a fairly straightforward Group J from which to mount their defence. While Argentina are expected to get to the Last 16, it gets very congested from there.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Algeria, Austria and Jordan |
| Match 1 | Argentina vs Algeria — 17/06/2026 / venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri |
| Match 2 | Argentina vs Austria — 22/06/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas |
| Match 3 | Argentina vs Jordan — 28/06/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas |
Argentina 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Argentina’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Argentina’s manager at the 2026 World Cup is Lionel Scaloni. Scaloni is the manager who steered Argentina to their World Cup victory in 2022.
How did Argentina qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Argentina won the CONMEBOL Qualification group in style. They secured 38 points from 18 games to stand at least nine points clear of their South American peers.
Who are Argentina’s key players?
Young guns like Julián Alvarez and Enzo Fernández will certainly play a part, but Argentina’s key player remains Lionel Messi. The nation’s sporting idol and national team captain will be instrumental in any success La Albiceleste experience at the 2026 World Cup.
What is Argentina’s World Cup history?
Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory was their third overall, adding to tournament wins in 1986 and 1978.
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