Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP J · ARG · CONMEBOL
Argentina return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 19th appearance overall. They have won the tournament 3 times.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Argentina's World Cup record
| Confederation | CONMEBOL (South America) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 18 |
| Best finish | Champions (1978, 1986, 2022) |
| Titles | 3 |
Argentina's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs Algeria | JUN 17 · 01:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| Argentina vs Austria | JUN 22 · 17:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium |
| Jordan vs Argentina | JUN 28 · 02:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium |
Who else is in Group J?
See the full Group J table and fixtures →
Argentina at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Argentina in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Argentina are in Group J, with Algeria, Austria, Jordan. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Argentina play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Argentina face Algeria on JUN 17 · 01:00 UTC at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO.
- How many World Cups have Argentina won?
- Argentina have won the World Cup 3 times: Champions (1978, 1986, 2022).