The Argentine national team will play in Group J of the 2026 World Cup, facing Algeria, Austria, and Jordan in the quest for a spot in the Round of 16. Their debut under coach Lionel Scaloni will be on June 16 against Algeria, followed by a second match against Austria on June 22, and they will conclude their group stage campaign against Jordan on June 27. The matches will be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and Levi's Stadium in San Francisco. Argentina has never faced Jordan and has only played Austria twice: the first was a 5-1 victory in 1980, and the second was a 1-1 draw in 1990. If Argentina finishes first in Group J, their opponent in the Round of 16 would be the second-place team from Group H, where Spain and Uruguay are the main contenders. The schedules and venues for each match will be confirmed this Saturday. The same scenario would apply if they finish second, although in this case, the opponent would be the winner of Group H. Due to the new World Cup format, qualification for the Round of 16 has become much easier for many teams, as the top two from each group and the eight best third-place teams advance. If we look further along the path to a hypothetical final, the quarter-finals could feature the most anticipated clash of recent decades, as Argentina would face Portugal if everything unfolds as expected. Finally, a possible opponent in the semi-finals would be Brazil if both the 'Canarinha' and Argentina top their groups. The final of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. All matches of the 2026 World Cup will be covered live by the Argentine News Agency.
