Teams · Group J
Argentina
La Albiceleste
Argentina are the defending champions, having won a dramatic 2022 final, and remain one of football's giants with three world titles. They blend their iconic superstar's brilliance with a deep, battle-tested squad.
Key facts
- Confederation
- South America (CONMEBOL)
- Group
- Group J · power-ranked #1 of 4
- World Cup titles
- 3
- Best finish
- Champions (1978, 1986, 2022)
- Qualified via
- CONMEBOL qualifying
- Power rating (PWR)
- 93 · Elo 2080
- Manager
- Lionel Scaloni
Players to watch
- Lionel Messi — Captain, forward (Inter Miami)
- Lautaro Martínez — Striker (Inter)
- Julián Álvarez — Forward (Atlético Madrid)
Group J opponents
Group-stage fixtures
2026 outlook
As holders heading Group J, Argentina arrive among the very favourites to retain their crown.
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