You're guaranteed excitement when Argentina take to the pitch at World Cup 2026. Following their epic Round of 32 encounter with Cape Verde, they produced one of the most amazing comebacks in the tournament's history when beating Egypt 3-2.
The drama continued during La Albiceleste's quarterfinal with Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday. Despite taking an early lead, they were pushed to the limit by the Swiss, who were down to 10 men from the 72nd minute, following Breel Embolo's red card. Extra-time goals from Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the deal for Argentina though.
Now Lionel Scaloni's squad move on to Atlanta for a sensational semifinal showdown with England on Wednesday (July 15).
Let GOAL bring you all the vital Argentina World Cup 2026 information, including where you can buy tickets to see them play, and how much they will cost.
Argentina World Cup 2026 fixtures and results
Date | Fixture (local KO time) | Venue | Final Score / Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday, June 16 | Argentina vs Algeria (8pm CDT) | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | Argentina won 3-0 |
Monday, June 22 | Argentina vs Austria (12pm CDT) | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Argentina won 2-0 |
Saturday, June 27 | Jordan vs Argentina (9pm CDT) | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | Argentina won 3-1 |
Friday, July 3 | Argentina vs Cape Verde (6pm ET) | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | Argentina won 3-2 (aet) |
Tuesday, July 7 | Argentina vs Egypt (12pm ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | Argentina won 3-2 |
Saturday, July 11 | Argentina vs Switzerland (8pm CDT) | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | Argentina won 3-1 (aet) |
Wednesday, July 15 | England vs Argentina (3pm ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Argentina's path to the World Cup 2026 Final
As Argentina finished top of Group J, these are the following dates, times and venues where and when they will be playing, if they manage to progress to the World Cup Final on July 19.
Following knockout stage wins over Cape Verde, Egypt and Switzerland, Argentina now face England in the semifinals. The sides have met five times at previous World Cups, stretching back to the 1962 edition.
While England may have won their most recent competitive match-up at the 2002 tournament, when the World Cup was held in North America (Mexico) in 1986, La Albiceleste held sway, with Maradona pulling the strings.
If Argentina see off England, France or Spain await in the Final.
Date (local KO time) | Round | Venue | Possible Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15 (3pm CDT) | Semi-Finals | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | Argentina vs England | |
July 19 (3pm ET) | Final | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | Match 104: TBC vs France or Spain |
World Cup 2026 Golden Boot - Latest standings
Following his eighth goal of the tournament, during France's quarterfinal with Morocco, Kylian Mbappe moved back to the top of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings alongside Lionel Messi. Amazingly, Messi had scored in nine consecutive World Cup games prior to the Switzerland quarterfinal tie, a run which started in Argentina's Round of 16 match-up vs Australia at Qatar 2022.
Player (Team) | No. of Goals | Next Game - Tickets |
|---|---|---|
Lionel Messi (Argentina) | 8 | vs England - Tickets |
Kylian Mbappe (France) | 8 | vs Spain - Tickets |
Erling Haaland (Norway) | 7 | Eliminated |
Harry Kane (England) | 6 | vs Argentina - Tickets |
Jude Bellingham (England) | 6 | vs Argentina - Tickets |
Ousmane Dembele (France) | 5 | vs Spain - Tickets |
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) | 4 | Eliminated |
Julián Quiñones (Mexico) | 4 | Eliminated |
Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) | 4 | Eliminated |
Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) | 4 | vs France - Tickets |
Lionel Messi also tops the all-time World Cup tournament goalscoring chart, having netted 21 times at six different editions (2006-2026).
How to buy Argentina World Cup tickets
Here is the current status of ticket sales:
- Last-Minute Sales Phase: This phase is currently live and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Unlike the lotteries, these are real-time transactions. This is the final window to buy directly from FIFA.
- Official FIFA Resale Marketplace: This is the only authorized platform for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at face value. It will remain open until the end of the tournament.
- Secondary Marketplaces: Fans can also find tickets on platforms like StubHub. These are often the best options for high-demand knockout games, though prices may vary from face value. Always check the T&Cs of the secondary site before purchasing.
Argentina World Cup tickets: How much do they cost?
FIFA has implemented variable pricing for the 2026 tournament.
Tickets for the Group Stage started from as low as $60 (for specific Supporter Tiers), while prices for the Final have reached up to $6,730 - and not to mention secondary marketplaces and resale jumping even higher than that.
FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 2026:
Dates | Stage / Category | Official Price Range | Secondary Market Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|---|
July 14 – July 15 | Semi-finals | $930 – $3,295 | $1,500 – $9,500 ($3,721) |
July 18 | Third Place Play-off | $250 – $800 | $500 – $3,500 ($1,480) |
July 19 | FIFA World Cup Final (MetLife Stadium) | $1,490 – $7,875 | $5,900 – $38,000+ ($15,240) |
Group J - Final Standings
Rank | Team | Played | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 | Qualified |
2nd | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Qualified |
3rd | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | Qualified |
4th | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | Eliminated |
Who is in the Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad?
Here is the official 26-player squad representing Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2026:
Position | Player | Current Club |
|---|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Emiliano Martínez | Aston Villa |
Gerónimo Rulli | Olympique de Marseille | |
Juan Musso | Atlético de Madrid | |
Defenders | Cristian Romero | Tottenham Hotspur |
Lisandro Martínez | Manchester United | |
Nicolás Otamendi | SL Benfica | |
Nahuel Molina | Atlético de Madrid | |
Nicolás Tagliafico | Olympique Lyonnais | |
Gonzalo Montiel | River Plate | |
Facundo Medina | Olympique de Marseille | |
Marcos Senesi | Tottenham Hotspur | |
Midfielders | Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool |
Enzo Fernández | Chelsea | |
Rodrigo De Paul | Inter Miami | |
Leandro Paredes | Boca Juniors | |
Giovani Lo Celso | Real Betis | |
Exequiel Palacios | Bayer Leverkusen | |
Valentín Barco | RC Strasbourg | |
Forwards | Lionel Messi (captain) | Inter Miami |
Julián Álvarez | Atlético de Madrid | |
Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | |
Thiago Almada | Atlético de Madrid | |
Nicolás González | Atlético de Madrid | |
Nico Paz | Como 1907 | |
Giuliano Simeone | Atlético de Madrid | |
José Manuel López | SE Palmeiras |
Shop: Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 kits
Reigning world champions Argentina have been playing in a fresh adidas home kit at at the FIFA World Cup 2026 that celebrates their greatest moments while looking firmly to the future. The classic white and sky-blue stripes return with a modern twist - a three-tone gradient effect inspired by the nation’s three World Cup wins in 1978, 1986 and 2022. A subtle “1896” detail on the back neck marks the founding year of the Argentine Football Association, while navy accents on the shoulders and cuffs give the design a bold, refined finish.
How to watch Argentina matches with a VPN
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online.
By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. You can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
