Here is Argentina's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

After the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw which took place on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington , D.C., on Saturday the off

The South American nation has progressed through the group stage in each of the last five tournaments, dating back to the 2002 tournament.

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.

The last FIFA World Cup took place in Qatar in 2022, and Argentina claimed the championship in a dramatic, high-scoring final that captivated fans around the world. Led by captain Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated France to secure the nation’s third World Cup title and its first since 1986.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni after a bizarre mix-up at the 2026 World Cup draw forced the reigning world champion coach to wear gloves before touching the trophy.

Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria.

Scaloni, who led La Albiceleste to glory in Qatar three years ago, presented the World Cup on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Argentine wore white gloves to handle the golden trophy, something Infantino admits he was unaware of until after the draw.