Argentina’s 2026 schedule: key dates and opponents 🗓️ | OneFootball

The Argentine National Team is gearing up for an action-packed 2026. On June 16, they will begin their journey in the World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Before that, they will compete for the Finalissima title against Spain in Qatar, seeking a new triumph under the technical direction of Lionel Scaloni. Discover all the matches the Albiceleste will play this year, their opponents, and the dates.

Argentina's first official match in 2026 will be none other than the Finalissima against Spain, on Friday, March 27 at 15:00. The Albiceleste and La Roja were champions in 2024 of the Copa América and the Euro Cup respectively, and thus they will contest this title in a single match to be played at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. During this international window, the national team might organize another friendly, but for now, there are no negotiations, and considering what will be at stake against the Europeans, it is most likely that there will be no other match.

Then, in the first week of June, there will be a FIFA Date before the World Cup, which is generally organized for teams to bid farewell to their fans before the competition. Argentina's opponents have not yet been confirmed, nor is it certain that these matches will be played on Argentine soil.

In mid-June, the World Cup debut will arrive, the most important tournament for the National Team this year. The Albiceleste is in Group J and will play against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16 at 22:00 at the Kansas City Stadium, then face Austria on Monday, June 22 at 14:00 at the Dallas Stadium, and close the group against Jordan on Saturday, June 27 at 23:00 at the same stadium in Dallas.

If they advance as the first, Argentina will play the round of 16 of the World Cup in Miami against the second of Group H, which includes Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. If they advance in second place, it will be against the first of Group H, while if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, different combinations of points, goal difference, and other FIFA criteria will need to be considered.

Once the World Cup concludes, with the grand final on Sunday, July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New York, the Argentine National Team will regroup at the end of September for a new FIFA Date of friendlies. The Albiceleste could play up to four matches, but it would be unusual for so many to be scheduled, and it is most likely that only two will be played.

Finally, between November 9 and 17, the last FIFA Date of the year 2026 will take place, which will also include two friendlies for Argentina. At the moment, the dates, venues, and opponents have not been confirmed.

Confirmed schedule for the Argentine National Team in 2026: opponents and key dates Argentina vs. Spain | Finalissima | Friday 27/3 at 15:00 | Lusail Stadium Argentina vs. Algeria | World Cup Matchday 1 | Tuesday 16/06, 22.00 | Kansas City Stadium Argentina vs. Austria | World Cup Matchday 2 | Monday 22/06, 14.00 | Dallas Stadium Argentina vs. Jordan | World Cup Matchday 3 | Saturday 27/06, 23.00 | Dallas Stadium

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