Argentina at the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026 - Group J

Key Facts

World Ranking: #1
Confederation: CONMEBOL
Group: Group J
Manager: Lionel Scaloni
Squad Size: 74 players
Matches: 3

Argentina are in Group J alongside Austria, Algeria, and Jordan. Ranked 1th in the world by FIFA, managed by Lionel Scaloni, they will look to make an impact at the tournament. The latest outright odds have them at 9.00 with williamhill to win the tournament. Their campaign begins on 17 June against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. View Group J

Odds to Win World Cup 2026

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Team	William Hill	Betfair	Betfair Exchange EU	Implied %
Argentina	9.00	10.50	10.50	10%

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Squad

goalkeepers

D. Martínez(33)

Aston Villa (Premier League)

G. Crettaz(26)

NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie)

J. Musso(31)

Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

G. Rulli(33)

Marseille (Ligue 1)

M. Dituro(38)

Elche (La Liga)

P. Gazzaniga(34)

Girona (La Liga)

W. Benítez(33)

Crystal Palace (Premier League)

A. Batalla Barga(29)

Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

defenders

N. Molina Lucero(28)

Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

E. Buendía(29)

Aston Villa (Premier League)

A. Mac Allister(27)

Liverpool (Premier League)

E. Fernández(25)

Chelsea (Premier League)

C. Romero(27)

Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)

N. Paz Martínez(21)

Como (Serie A)

V. Barco(21)

Strasbourg (Ligue 1)

D. Foulquier(33)

Valencia (La Liga)

F. Medina(26)

Marseille (Ligue 1)

O. Luengo Redondo(28)

Oviedo (La Liga)

L. Valenti(27)

Parma (Serie A)

C. Ordoñez(21)

Parma (Serie A)

N. Valentini(25)

Hellas Verona (Serie A)

F. Garcés(26)

Deportivo Alaves (La Liga)

Ó. Trejo(37)

Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

G. Rodríguez(31)

Valencia (La Liga)

T. Almada(24)

Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

L. Beltrán(25)

Valencia (La Liga)

M. Payero(27)

Cremonese (Serie A)

N. Domínguez(27)

Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

D. Gómez(22)

Real Betis (La Liga)

C. Alcaraz(23)

Everton (Premier League)

F. Buonanotte(21)

Leeds (Premier League)

S. Colombatto(29)

Oviedo (La Liga)

G. Lo Celso(30)

Real Betis (La Liga)

Z. Romero(26)

Club Brugge (Belgian Pro League)

J. Malatini(24)

Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)

R. Martinez Gil(23)

Sevilla (La Liga)

G. Simeone(23)

Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

N. González(28)

Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

F. Redondo Solari(23)

Elche (La Liga)

L. Martínez(28)

Manchester United (Premier League)

L. Balerdi Rossa(27)

Marseille (Ligue 1)

E. Palacios(27)

Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)

I. Fernández Carballo(23)

Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)

N. Alejandro Tagliafico(33)

Lyon (Ligue 1)

N. Tenaglia(30)

Deportivo Alaves (La Liga)

M. Troilo(22)

Parma (Serie A)

J. Soler Barreto(21)

Bournemouth (Premier League)

F. Cervi(31)

Celta Vigo (La Liga)

F. Carboni(23)

Empoli (Serie B)

N. Estévez(30)

Parma (Serie A)

M. Senesi(28)

Bournemouth (Premier League)

H. Rafia(27)

Lecce (Serie A)

M. Moreno(22)

Levante (La Liga)

M. Perrone(23)

Como (Serie A)

J. Foyth(28)

Villarreal (La Liga)

N. Capaldo(27)

Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)

midfielders

F. Mastantuono(18)

Real Madrid (La Liga)

J. Álvarez(26)

Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

P. Gonzalez Carmona(23)

Getafe (La Liga)

L. Ávila(32)

Real Betis (La Liga)

J. Vignolo(19)

Toulouse (Ligue 1)

D. Camara Sankharé(23)

Girona (La Liga)

A. Sarco(20)

Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga)

J. Panichelli(23)

Strasbourg (Ligue 1)

L. Boyé(30)

Deportivo Alaves (La Liga)

L. Martínez(28)

Inter (Serie A)

M. Malvano(22)

AS Roma (Serie A)

M. Pellegrino Casalanguila(24)

Parma (Serie A)

S. Hidalgo Massa(21)

Toulouse (Ligue 1)

G. Simeone(30)

Torino (Serie A)

B. Domínguez(22)

Bologna (Serie A)

P. Exequiel Dybala(32)

AS Roma (Serie A)

A. Garnacho(21)

Chelsea (Premier League)

S. Castro(21)

Bologna (Serie A)

Fixtures and Results

17 Jun 2026 · 01:00

ARG

DZA

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Bookmaker	draw	home	away
Best Odds	4.75	1.45	9.10
PIN	4.22	1.42	7.87
WH	4.00	1.36	8.50
BW	4.33	1.40	7.50
PP	4.50	1.33	8.50
SKY	4.50	1.36	8.00

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do Argentina play at the World Cup 2026?

Argentina have 3 matches scheduled at the World Cup 2026. Check the fixtures section above for dates and kick-off times.

Who is in Argentina's World Cup 2026 squad?

Argentina have 74 players in their confirmed World Cup 2026 squad. The full list is shown above, grouped by position.

What group are Argentina in at the World Cup 2026?

Argentina are in Group J at the World Cup 2026, alongside Austria, Algeria, and Jordan.

What are the odds for Argentina to win the World Cup 2026?

The current best outright odds for Argentina to win the World Cup 2026 are 9.00 with williamhill. Odds are subject to change and should be checked directly with bookmakers.

Who is the manager of Argentina at the World Cup 2026?

Argentina are managed by Lionel Scaloni at the World Cup 2026.

Where are Argentina's World Cup 2026 matches being played?

Argentina's World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Are Argentina favourites for the World Cup 2026?

Argentina have outright odds of 9.00 with williamhill, giving them an implied probability of 11% to win the tournament. Check the odds section above for the latest prices from all bookmakers.

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