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Argentina

CONMEBOL
FIFA #2
Group J

Defending world champions led by Lionel Messi. Argentina are seeking back-to-back titles for the first time since Brazil in 1958-1962.

Team Information

Country Code
ARG
Confederation
CONMEBOL
FIFA Ranking
#2
Group
Group J

Group J

🇦🇷Argentina
🇦🇹Austria
🇩🇿Algeria
🇯🇴Jordan

Group Stage Schedule

Matchday 1Tue, Jun 16
Matchday 2Sun, Jun 21
Matchday 3Fri, Jun 26

World Cup History

Best Result:Champion (2022, 1986, 1978)

All-Time World Cup Stats

18
Appearances
3
Titles
88
Matches
47
Wins
47
Wins
15
Draws
26
Losses
53%
Win Rate
Goals For: 152Goals Against: 100

Notable Achievements

  • ★Three-time World Cup champions (1978, 1986, 2022)
  • ★Defending champions entering 2026
  • ★Maradona's 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century' (1986)
  • ★Messi's crowning achievement - World Cup 2022 triumph

Tournament History

2022Qatar
🏆Champion
2018Russia
Round of 16
2014Brazil
🥈Runner-up
2010South Africa
Quarter-finals
2006Germany
Quarter-finals
2002South Korea/Japan
Group Stage
1998France
Quarter-finals
1994United States
Round of 16
1990Italy
🥈Runner-up
1986Mexico
🏆Champion
1982Spain
Second Round
1978Argentina
🏆Champion
1974West Germany
Second Round
1966England
Quarter-finals
1962Chile
Group Stage
1958Sweden
Group Stage
1934Italy
Round of 16
1930Uruguay
🥈Runner-up

Star Players

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Lionel Messi
Forward

Inter Miami

Intl Caps: 196Intl Goals: 115
World Cup Winner (2022)Ballon d'Or (x8) (2023)
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Julian Alvarez
Forward

Atletico Madrid

Intl Caps: 49Intl Goals: 13
World Cup Winner (2022)Copa America Winner (x2) (2021, 2024)
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Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder

Liverpool

Intl Caps: 43Intl Goals: 6
World Cup Winner (2022)Copa America Winner (2024)
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Emiliano Martinez
Goalkeeper

Aston Villa

Intl Caps: 57Intl Goals: 0
World Cup Winner (2022)World Cup Golden Glove (2022)

About This Team

Argentina enters the 2026 World Cup as defending champions after their unforgettable triumph in Qatar 2022. Led by Lionel Messi in what is expected to be his final World Cup, La Albiceleste will look to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brazil in 1962.

Best Videos

Argentina vs France World Cup 2022 Final Highlights

Messi Wins the Penalty Battle vs Brazil

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Argentina defend their World Cup title in 2026?▼

Argentina enters the 2026 World Cup as defending champions with a strong squad. While no team has won back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, the depth of talent in the Argentine squad makes them serious contenders.

Will Messi play in the 2026 World Cup for Argentina?▼

Lionel Messi, at 38 years old, is expected to participate in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina. It would be his sixth and likely final World Cup, providing a fitting farewell to international football.

How many World Cups has Argentina won?▼

Argentina has won three FIFA World Cups: 1978 (at home), 1986 (led by Maradona in Mexico), and 2022 (led by Messi in Qatar). They are among the most successful nations in World Cup history.