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ARGGroup J

Argentina

CONMEBOL • Defending Champion / CONMEBOL

Tournament Outlook

Favorites. A repeat championship is absolutely possible with this group.

Best World Cup Result: Winners (1978, 1986, 2022)

About Argentina

The defending World Cup champions and Copa América holders arrive as favorites to repeat. La Albiceleste combines Messi's genius with a unified squad of warriors forged through triumph.

Playing Style: Compact, disciplined defending with explosive attacking transitions. Scaloni has built a team-first mentality around Messi's brilliance.

Key Players

Forward

Lionel Messi

Inter Miami

Midfielder

Enzo Fernández

Chelsea

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Champion mentality
Messi
Deep midfield quality
Tactical flexibility

Weaknesses

Aging core
Over-reliance on Messi
Center-back depth

World Cup Schedule

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vs Algeria

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

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vs Austria

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vs Jordan

Fun Facts

⚽Argentina's 2022 win ended a 36-year title drought
⚽Messi completed football's last missing trophy in Qatar
⚽45-game unbeaten streak entering 2026

Team Info

FIFA Code: ARG
Confederation: CONMEBOL
World Cup Appearances: 18
Group: Group J

Fan Culture

Argentine fans are famously passionate and loud. Their 2022 celebrations were legendary.

Known as: La Albiceleste, La Scaloneta

Famous Chants:

Muchachos, ahora nos volvimos a ilusionarBrasil decime qué se siente