π¦π· Argentina
World Cup 2026 | Group J | Power rating | World rank #1
About Argentina
Argentina arrive as one of the giants of the world game and recent world champions. A CONMEBOL side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 2120 -1st of the 48 teams -in Group J.
Three-time winners (1978, 1986 and 2022), they pair a storied history with one of football's great national identities. They marry South American technique with fierce competitiveness and a long tradition of world-class playmakers.
Drawn alongside Austria, Algeria and Jordan, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Austria. The model lists them 1st in the group and to go all the way and lift the trophy.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Argentina arrive as the defending world champions with an experienced core still built around elite tournament players.
World Cup history
Argentina have won the World Cup three times, most recently at Qatar 2022. Their 2026 appearance continues a long run as one of the tournament's historic powers.
Recent form
Argentina qualified by finishing first in CONMEBOL qualifying and also won the 2024 Copa America.
2026 World Cup angle
Group J makes Argentina the clear benchmark for Algeria, Austria and Jordan. The main question is whether the 2022-winning core can manage age, minutes and pressure across an expanded format.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Argentina model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs π©πΏ Algeria FT | 3 : 0 | -- |
| vs π¦πΉ Austria FT | 2 : 0 | -- |
| vs π―π΄ Jordan | 3 : 0 | 93% |