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Argentina — World Cup 2026
3× FIFA World Cup winner (1978, 1986, 2022)
Group J · Model Elo 2271 · Founded 1893 · Estadio Más Monumental
Argentina are in Group J. Our model rates their title chance at 45.9% (Elo strength 2271, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 8 group-stage fixtures.
About Argentina
Argentina are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group J. The national side was founded in 1893. They play home matches at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which seats 70,074.
- Founded: 1893
- Home stadium: Estadio Más Monumental (capacity 70,074)
- Based in: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Official site: www.afa.com.ar
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Gerónimo Rulli · Goalkeeper · age 34 · Marseille -
1. Juan Musso · Goalkeeper · age 32 · Atlético Madrid -
23. Emiliano Martinez · Goalkeeper · age 33 · Aston Villa
Defenders
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3. Nicolás Tagliafico · Left-Back · age 33 · Lyon -
4. Gonzalo Montiel · Right-Back · age 29 · River Plate -
5. Leonardo Balerdi · Centre-Back · age 27 · Marseille -
6. Lisandro Martínez · Centre-Back · age 28 · Manchester United -
16. Nahuel Molina · Right-Back · age 28 · Atlético Madrid -
17. Cristian Romero · Centre-Back · age 28 · Tottenham Hotspur -
30. Nicolás Otamendi · Centre-Back · age 38 · Benfica -
32. Facundo Medina · Centre-Back · age 27 · Marseille -
32. Valentín Barco · Left-Back · age 21 · Strasbourg
Midfielders
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5. Leandro Paredes · Defensive Midfield · age 32 · Boca Juniors -
7. Rodrigo de Paul · Central Midfield · age 32 · Inter Miami -
8. Enzo Fernández · Central Midfield · age 25 · Chelsea -
10. Alexis Mac Allister · Central Midfield · age 27 · Liverpool -
10. Nico Paz · Attacking Midfield · age 21 · Como -
11. Thiago Almada · Attacking Midfield · age 25 · Atlético Madrid -
20. Giovani Lo Celso · Attacking Midfield · age 30 · Real Betis -
25. Exequiel Palacios · Central Midfield · age 27 · Bayer Leverkusen
Forwards
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10. Lionel Messi · Right Winger · age 39 · Inter Miami -
10. Lautaro Martínez · Centre-Forward · age 28 · Inter Milan -
19. Julián Álvarez · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Atlético Madrid -
20. Giuliano Simeone · Centre-Forward · age 23 · Atlético Madrid -
23. Nicolás González · Right Winger · age 28 · Atlético Madrid -
42. José Manuel López · Centre-Forward · age 25 · Palmeiras
Staff
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Lionel Scaloni · Manager · age 48 · Argentina
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Argentina have played 1,076 internationals since 1902, winning 599 for a 55.7% win rate (599W 257D 220L, 2,047 goals for / 1,082 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 54W 17D 24L from 95 matches.
Recent form
- W vs England 2–1 · 2026-07-15 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Switzerland 3–1 · 2026-07-11 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Egypt 3–2 · 2026-07-07 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Cape Verde 3–2 · 2026-07-03 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Jordan 3–1 · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Austria 2–0 · 2026-06-22 · FIFA World Cup
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Argentina's Top World Cup Scorers
- Lionel Messi — 21 World Cup goals
- Gabriel Batistuta — 10 World Cup goals
- Guillermo Stábile — 8 World Cup goals
- Diego Maradona — 8 World Cup goals
- Mario Kempes — 6 World Cup goals
- Gonzalo Higuaín — 5 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group J Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Argentina in at the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina are in Group J.
What are Argentina's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Argentina a 45.9% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2271.
When was the Argentina national football team founded?
1893.
Where do Argentina play their home matches?
At the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina (capacity 70,074).
How many World Cups has Argentina won?
Argentina have won the FIFA World Cup 3 times: 1978, 1986, 2022.
What is Argentina's all-time record?
Argentina have played 1076 internationals, winning 599 (55.7%). At the World Cup they have 54 wins, 17 draws and 24 defeats from 95 matches.