Argentina World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Argentina World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Argentina match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Argentina will play in Group H and opens group play against Algeria before facing Austria and Jordan.
🇦🇷 Argentina Team Overview
Argentina enters World Cup 2026 as one of the elite teams in the field and continues to carry high expectations on the world stage. The squad mixes experienced stars with strong depth across midfield and attack.
- Confederation: CONMEBOL
- Group: Group H
- Head coach: Lionel Scaloni
- Nickname: La Albiceleste
📅 Argentina Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9:00 PM | Kansas City | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| June 22, 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | 1:00 PM | Dallas | AT&T Stadium |
| June 27, 2026 | Jordan vs Argentina | 10:00 PM | Dallas | AT&T Stadium |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Argentina Projected Squad
This projected Argentina squad is based on the current senior player pool and recent international selections. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Emiliano Martínez
- Gerónimo Rulli
- Franco Armani
🛡️ Defenders
- Nahuel Molina
- Cristian Romero
- Nicolás Otamendi
- Lisandro Martínez
- Nicolás Tagliafico
- Marcos Acuña
- Gonzalo Montiel
⚙️ Midfielders
- Rodrigo De Paul
- Enzo Fernández
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Leandro Paredes
- Exequiel Palacios
- Giovani Lo Celso
🎯 Forwards
- Lionel Messi
- Julián Álvarez
- Lautaro Martínez
- Ángel Di María
- Nicolás González
- Alejandro Garnacho
🧑🏫 Argentina Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Lionel Scaloni
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Argentina confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Argentina Players To Watch
- Lionel Messi – still the biggest name on the team and capable of deciding matches.
- Julián Álvarez – a major goal threat with movement, work rate, and finishing ability.
- Enzo Fernández – a vital midfielder who helps drive the team forward.
- Rodrigo De Paul – a key link between defense and attack with relentless energy.
- Emiliano Martínez – a proven goalkeeper in high-pressure international matches.
- Lautaro Martínez – another dangerous scoring option up front.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-3-3
- GK: Emiliano Martínez
- DEF: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico
- MID: Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister
- FWD: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez
🏆 Argentina World Cup History
Argentina is one of the most successful teams in World Cup history and entered this cycle after winning the 2022 tournament. The national team is always considered a serious title threat.
📊 Argentina Group Information
Argentina is in Group H alongside:
- Argentina
- Algeria
- Austria
- Jordan
🔗 More Argentina World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlantic Time
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Argentina federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.