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Argentina at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & 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 are currently in the Semi-Final stage of this edition of the World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Results:
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Argentina vs Algeria — 17/06/2026 / venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri | Argentina 3-0 Algeria |
| Match 2 | Argentina vs Austria — 22/06/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas | Argentina 2-0 Austria |
| Match 3 | Jordan vs Argentina — 28/06/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas | Jordan 1-3 Argentina |
| Round of 32 | Argentina v Cape Verde — 03/07/2026 / venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida | Argentina 2-2 Cape Verde (Argentina 3-2 AET) |
| Round of 16 | Argentina vs Egypt — 07/07/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia | Argentina 3-2 Egypt |
| Quarter-Final | Argentina vs Switzerland — 11/07/2026 / venue: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri | Argentina 1-1 Switzerland (Argentina 3-1 AET) |
| Semi-Final | England vs Argentina — 15/07/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia | TBC |
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.
- Argentina odds to win the World Cup: 4/1 at William Hill.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
