Argentina reach Atlanta: Scaloni's final plans before World Cup semi-final

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·14 July 2026

Argentina reach Atlanta: Scaloni's final plans before World Cup semi-final

The squad coached by Lionel Scaloni arrived in Atlanta on Monday night after completing its final training session in Kansas City at midday. The Argentine delegation is preparing for this Wednesday’s decisive clash against England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, on a key day for deciding the starting lineup.

A definitive goodbye to the Kansas City base

La Albiceleste formally said farewell to Kansas City, the city chosen as its main bunker before the tournament. During the group stage, the team kept up the routine of traveling to match venues and immediately returning to its base camp.

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That dynamic changed in the knockout rounds:

Round of 32: The team settled in Miami to face Cape Verde.Round of 16: It traveled directly from Miami to Atlanta for the match against Egypt.
Quarterfinals: It returned to Kansas City to face Switzerland.

This Monday marked the definitive end of the training camp in Kansas, since the outcome of the semifinal will determine the delegation’s next destinations in the final week of competition.

The two possible scenarios for the end of the World Cup

Regardless of the result against England, Argentina already knows the venues for its next matches:

If it qualifies for the final: The delegation will travel to New Jersey. The grand final will be played on Sunday, July 19 at 16:00 (Argentina time) at MetLife Stadium, against the winner of the France vs. Spain matchup.
If it plays for third place: The squad will return to Miami. The match for the final spot on the podium will take place on Saturday, July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium, where it had previously eliminated Cape Verde.