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Argentina — World Cup 2026
3× FIFA World Cup winner (1978, 1986, 2022)
Group J · Model Elo 2247 · Founded 1893 · Estadio Más Monumental
Argentina are in Group J. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 2247, 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.
- Founded: 1893
- Home stadium: Estadio Más Monumental
- Based in: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Official site: www.afa.com.ar
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Gerónimo Rulli · Goalkeeper · age 34 · Manchester City -
1. Juan Musso · Goalkeeper · age 32 · Atlético Madrid -
23. Emiliano Martinez · Goalkeeper · age 34 · Chelsea
Defenders
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3. Nicolás Tagliafico · Left-Back · age 34 · Lyon -
4. Gonzalo Montiel · Right-Back · age 29 · River Plate -
5. Leonardo Balerdi · Centre-Back · age 27 · Roma -
6. Lisandro Martínez · Centre-Back · age 28 · Manchester United -
16. Nahuel Molina · Right-Back · age 28 · Roma -
17. Cristian Romero · Centre-Back · age 28 · Atlético Madrid -
30. Nicolás Otamendi · Centre-Back · age 38 · River Plate -
32. Facundo Medina · Centre-Back · age 27 · Bayer Leverkusen -
32. Valentín Barco · Left-Back · age 22 · Chelsea
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 · Manchester City -
10. Alexis Mac Allister · Central Midfield · age 27 · Liverpool -
10. Nico Paz · Attacking Midfield · age 22 · Como -
11. Thiago Almada · Attacking Midfield · age 25 · River Plate -
20. Giovani Lo Celso · Attacking Midfield · age 30 · Real Betis -
25. Exequiel Palacios · Central Midfield · age 28 · Bayer Leverkusen
Forwards
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10. Lionel Messi · Right Winger · age 39 · Inter Miami -
10. Lautaro Martínez · Centre-Forward · age 29 · 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 · Juventus -
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 1,077 internationals since 1902, winning 599 for a 55.6% win rate (599W 257D 221L, 2,047 goals for / 1,083 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 54W 17D 25L from 96 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Spain 0–1 · 2026-07-19 · FIFA World Cup
- 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
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 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2247.
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.
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 1077 internationals, winning 599 (55.6%). At the World Cup they have 54 wins, 17 draws and 25 defeats from 96 matches.