Argentina & Lionel Messi's path to World Cup final: Dates, times & locations | OneFootball

In partnership with

Major League Soccer

·23 June 2026

Argentina & Lionel Messi's path to World Cup final: Dates, times & locations

Article image:Argentina & Lionel Messi's path to World Cup final: Dates, times & locations

By MLSsoccer staff

Defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina have clinched the top spot in Group J, cementing their potential path to joining Italy (1934, '38) and Brazil (1958, '62) as the only countries to repeat as winners.

OneFootball Videos

While their opponent is to be determined, Argentina know the schedule and location of their Round of 32 match, as well as any possible subsequent matches up to the July 19 final.

Plan accordingly.

Argentina knockout round schedule

Round of 32: Friday, July 3 - 6 pm ET | Miami Stadium
Round of 16: Tuesday, July 7 - 12 pm ET | Atlanta Stadium
Quarterfinals: Saturday, July 11 - 9 pm ET | Kansas City Stadium
Semifinals: Wednesday, July 15 - 3 pm ET | Atlanta Stadium
Final: Sunday, July 19 - 3 pm ET | New York New Jersey Stadium

Along the way, Inter Miami CF icon Lionel Messi has continued to shatter records in each match.

Every Messi World Cup record

Most World Cup goals: 18
Most World Cup matches played: 28
Most World Cup matches won: 18
Most minutes played in the World Cup: 2,489
Most World Cup Golden Ball awards: 2
Most World Cup Player of the Match awards: 11
Most World Cup tournaments with an assist: 5
Most World Cup appearances as captain: 21
Joint-most World Cup assists: 8
Joint-most consecutive World Cup games with a goal: 6
Joint-most World Cup tournaments with a goal: 5
Only player to score in the World Cup in his teens, 20s and 30s

Article image:Argentina & Lionel Messi's path to World Cup final: Dates, times & locations

WATCH: Argentina forward Lionel Messi | 2026 FIFA World Cup

View publisher imprint

Related News

Mentioned in this article

MORE STORIES

See More Stories