Argentina

FIFA Ranking #1Coach Lionel ScaloniARG

Team quick answers

What group is Argentina in at World Cup 2026?

Argentina are in Group J with Algeria, Austria, Jordan. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches Argentina and what is their FIFA ranking?

Argentina are coached by Lionel Scaloni, are FIFA-ranked #1, and use the team code ARG.

When does Argentina's group-stage campaign start?

Argentina's first group match is against Algeria on June 17, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Their full group-stage window runs June 17, 2026 — June 28, 2026.

How can Argentina reach the knockout stage?

Argentina advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group J. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

Team profile

Argentina arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a top-tier global power, ranked #1 in the FIFA world rankings. Lionel Scaloni leads the squad after qualifying through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group J, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America) — the confederation with five World Cup titles between its members. Argentina's qualification campaign placed them among the six sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Argentina share Group J with Algeria, Austria, Jordan. Average FIFA rank of the group: #32. Argentina's group-stage campaign runs from June 17, 2026 to June 28, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.