ArgentinaSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group JSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(J)2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
 Copa América(A)2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group J in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| 2Qualification |  Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3Qualification |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
3
Lyon
4
River Plate
6
13
Tottenham
19
Benfica
25
Marseille
26
Atletico MadridMidfielders
2
Bournemouth
5
Boca Juniors
7
Inter Miami
8
Strasbourg
8
11
Real Betis
16Atletico Madrid
17Atletico Madrid
20
Liverpool
25
Key Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 2 matches
Recent Results
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History of the Argentina national team
Founding and Early Years
The Argentina national football team is governed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), founded on 21 February 1893 by Alexander Watson Hutton, making it the oldest football association in South America. Argentina reached the final of the very first World Cup in 1930, quickly establishing itself as one of the continent's great football powers.
Team Evolution
Nicknamed "La Albiceleste" after the sky-blue and white colours of its shirt, Argentina play the majority of their home matches at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the home ground of River Plate and one of the largest stadiums in South America.
Great Managers
César Luis Menotti delivered Argentina's first World Cup triumph on home soil in 1978, before Carlos Bilardo repeated the feat in Mexico in 1986 with a dazzling Diego Maradona. Lionel Scaloni later wrote the golden chapter of Argentine football: the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 World Cup, and another continental title in 2024.
Iconic Players
Argentina has produced some of the greatest players in football history: Diego Maradona, scorer of the "Goal of the Century" and the "Hand of God" goal in 1986, and Lionel Messi, the team's all-time top scorer and most-capped player, finally crowned world champion in 2022. Gabriel Batistuta, Javier Zanetti and Juan Román Riquelme also rank among the great names of Albiceleste history.
Major Achievements
Argentina have won the World Cup three times (1978, 1986, 2022, the latter after a legendary final against France) and hold the record for continental titles with 16 Copa América crowns, most recently in 2024 against Colombia. They have also won the Finalissima in 1993 and 2022.
The Team Today
Still led by Lionel Scaloni, Argentina arrived at the 2026 World Cup as defending champions and reached the final again, eliminating Cape Verde (3-2 a.e.t.) in the Round of 32, Egypt (3-2) in the Round of 16, Switzerland (3-1 a.e.t.) in the quarter-final, and England (2-1) in the semi-final. They ultimately lost the final to Spain (0-1) on 19 July 2026, finishing as runners-up.
Overall record
Based on the last 16 matches played
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Frequently asked questions
When is Argentina's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Argentina's current standing?+
Argentina are currently 1 in World Cup 2026 with 9 points.
How many World Cups has Argentina won?+
Argentina have won the World Cup three times: 1978, 1986, and 2022.
How did Argentina's 2026 World Cup end?+
As defending champions, Argentina reached the final but lost to Spain (0-1) on 19 July 2026, finishing as runners-up.
Who is Argentina's all-time top scorer?+
Lionel Messi is the national team's all-time top scorer and most-capped player.
What is Argentina's home stadium?+
The Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, home of River Plate, hosts the majority of the national team's matches.
What is Argentina's FIFA ranking?+
Argentina regularly rank among the very top nations in the FIFA World Ranking since their 2022 World Cup triumph.
How many Copa América titles has Argentina won?+
16 titles, a record in the competition's history, ahead of Uruguay (15 titles).
Who is Argentina's current head coach?+
Lionel Scaloni, in charge since 2018, under whom Argentina won the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América.
When was the Argentine Football Association founded?+
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) was founded on 21 February 1893, making it the oldest football association in South America.