Argentina

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

ServiceTypeCostDetails
TV Pública Free $0 Argentina's national public broadcaster airs all La Albiceleste fixtures free-to-air, including Group J matches vs Algeria (June 16, Kansas City), vs Austria (June 22, Dallas) and vs Jordan (June 28, Dallas). Also airs key knockout rounds and the final. Available via standard TV reception and online streaming at tvpublica.com.ar — no subscription required.
TyC Sports Paid Included with cable subscription Argentina's leading sports cable channel co-holds World Cup rights alongside TV Pública. Broadcasts all La Albiceleste matches with expert panels, tactical analysis and extended studio shows. Available via most cable and satellite providers in Argentina. Stream live via the TyC Sports app on iOS and Android.
DSports / DGO Paid Included with DirecTV / Est. ~$15–20 USD/month (DGO) DSports holds pay-TV rights for all 104 World Cup matches in Argentina. Available via DirecTV satellite or as a standalone digital service through the DGO app on iOS, Android and Smart TVs — no satellite dish required. The only platform offering every single match in Argentina.
Argentina National Football Team – FIFA Ranking #3 · World Cup 2026
FIFA Ranking
#3[1]
Titles
3
1978 · 1986 · 2022
Appearances
18[2]

Country

  • CapitalBuenos Aires
  • Population~45 million
  • ContinentSouth America
  • ConfederationCONMEBOL
  • National associationAFA – Asociación del Fútbol Argentino

World Cup history

  • Titles: 3 — reigning champions[2]
    Argentina are the defending World Cup champions, arriving to defend their title for the first time since 1986
  • 1986
    Winners — Mexico
    Maradona's tournament — his Hand of God and Goal of the Century against England in the quarter-final define football history. Argentina won their second title
  • 2022
    Winners — Qatar[3]
    The greatest World Cup final ever played — a 3–3 draw with France after extra time, won on penalties. Messi's crowning moment and the most emotional individual story in football history
  • 2026
    Defending champions
    Arrive as defending champions with Messi almost certainly in his final World Cup — the entire squad motivated to send him out as a back-to-back winner

Head coach

LS
Lionel Scaloni
Since 2018[4]

The coach who delivered the 2022 World Cup — one of the most respected international managers in the game. Deeply trusted by the squad, with an outstanding record of building cohesive, tactically flexible teams. His relationship with Messi and the senior players is unique — he has created a collective spirit that transcends individual talent and forms the foundation of everything Argentina achieve.[5]

Key players

Forward

Lionel Messi ↗

The greatest footballer of all time. 2022 World Cup winner, Golden Ball recipient, Ballon d'Or record holder with eight awards. His presence transforms any team. This will almost certainly be his final World Cup — the desire to go out as a back-to-back champion will drive every single performance.

Striker

Julián Álvarez ↗

Clinical, dynamic and relentless striker who was one of the stars of the 2022 tournament — four goals including both in the semi-final against Croatia. Continues to grow at the highest level with one of Europe's elite clubs.

Midfielder

Enzo Fernández ↗

Complete and commanding midfielder at Chelsea. Box-to-box excellence, creativity, leadership and the ability to run a game from deep — the midfielder who has stepped into the responsibility of carrying Argentina's midfield engine.

Midfielder

Rodrigo De Paul ↗

The combative, energetic and technically gifted midfielder who has been Messi's on-pitch guardian throughout this era. Atlético Madrid's relentless engine room — wins balls, drives forward and covers every blade of grass.

Goalkeeper

Emiliano Martínez ↗

World-class and psychologically dominant goalkeeper — famous for penalty shootout heroics in 2021 and 2022. His unshakeable belief and personality have become absolutely central to Argentina's tournament identity.

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