Enzo Fernandez and Argentina approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying the mantle of defending champions
What teams are in Argentina’s group?
The defending champions face opponents from three different continents in a mixed Group J.
World Cup debutants Jordan are the big unknown, but Argentina will also face an Algeria side which impressed with eight wins from 10 games in qualifying and a strong Austria team which recorded their all-time biggest win – 10-0 against San Marino – en route to topping their own qualifying group.
When are Argentina's fixtures?
Argentina vs Algeria, Kansas City, Wednesday 17 June, 2am
Argentina vs Austria, Dallas, Monday 22 June, 6pm
Jordan vs Argentina, Dallas, Sunday 28 June, 3am
All times are UK
How did Argentina qualify?
Unsurprisingly, given their status as reigning champions, arguably no team qualified for this World Cup in as impressive a fashion as Argentina, sealing their spot at the tournament with five games to spare.
That included a memorable 4-1 home win over old South American rivals Brazil as they cruised to first place in the table, a full nine points clear of second-placed Ecuador.
What is Argentina’s World Cup history?
Argentina grew in confidence and stature during the last World Cup before defeating France on penalties in an epic 2022 final, lifting the trophy for the third time in their history.
The first came in 1978 on home soil, before the legendary Diego Maradona inspired them to a second triumph in Mexico eight years later in 1986.
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