๐ฆ๐ท Argentina at the 2026 World Cup
Group J ยท FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina compete in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing group matches in Kansas City and Dallas. The defending champions, with 3 World Cup titles (1978, 1986, 2022), arrive as tournament favourites seeking back-to-back triumphs alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
Group J Match Schedule
- June 16: vs Algeria, Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City. 20:00 CT (22:00, Buenos Aires)
- June 22: vs Austria, AT&T Stadium Dallas. 12:00 CT (14:00, Buenos Aires)
- June 27: vs Jordan, AT&T Stadium Dallas. 21:00 CT (23:00, Buenos Aires)
Viewing from Argentina
For fans in Buenos Aires and across Argentina (UTC-3), Group J delivers genuinely civilized viewing times throughout. The timezone gap of 4 to 5 hours to North American Central venues makes this one of the most accessible World Cup schedules since 1994. The Algeria opener at 22:00 Buenos Aires time sends the whole country to the television at prime evening. The Austria match at 14:00 is ideal for families gathering around lunch. Bars and fan zones in Buenos Aires, Rosario, and Cordoba will pack out for every kickoff.
Check Buenos Aires time and Argentina time for live conversions.
Matches
Group J
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ๐ฆ๐ท Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ๐ฆ๐น Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Argentina play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Argentina kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on 2026-06-16 against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.
What group is Argentina in at the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina are in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
Where do Argentina play their group stage matches?
Argentina's group stage matches are spread across Kansas City, Dallas.
How many matches do Argentina play in the group stage?
Argentina play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-16 to 2026-06-27.