The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Argentina's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CONMEBOLwinners, Argentina is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Argentina will begin its World Cup campaign in Group J.

Argentina's path at World Cup 2026 begins with their group draw in the first-ever 48-team tournament across the USA, Canada and Mexico. Get the latest World Cup News at DAZN News

Despite having a very experienced team, Argentina will likely feature some of the world’s best young players at the 2026 World Cup. Scaloni has been unafraid to incorporate new talent into the squad, so expect his starting XI to include the likes of Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono.

The Argentina national team already knows the opponents it will face in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup: Austria, Algeria, and Jordan make up a Group J with history and unprecedented

Scarves and flags representing Brazil, the United States, Mexico, Scotland and Argentina were draped across the shoulders of audience members Friday morning as hundreds of North Texas soccer fans gathered at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth to watch the selection ceremony for the 2026 World Cup.

The United States will face Paraguay in its opening match in Group D, and Mexico will play South Africa in the tournament’s first game.