Argentina's 2026 World Cup match schedule announced for fans in Argentina

The Argentine national football team has begun its preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas, aiming to defend their 2022 title. The tournament, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, presents an opportunity for Argentina to become the third nation to win consecutive World Cups, following Italy and Brazil.

Argentina has been placed in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. The team's schedule has been set with "friendly" times for their supporters back home, considering the time difference, which ranges from one to four hours behind the host regions. Their opening match is set for Tuesday, June 16, at 10 PM Argentine time against Algeria, played at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium.

Following their debut, Argentina will face Austria on Monday, June 22, at 2 PM Argentine time, and conclude the group stage against Jordan on Saturday, June 27, at 11 PM. Both of these latter matches will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The team's progression to the Round of 16 will depend on their performance in the group stage, with potential matches scheduled for July 2 or July 3, depending on their final group standing.

Coach Lionel Scaloni has finalized the 26-player squad for the tournament. The final match of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for July 19 at 4 PM Argentine time in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. The specific timing for knockout stage matches will vary based on Argentina's advancement through the tournament.