FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Argentina is a federal republic in the southern cone of South America, spanning the Andes, fertile Pampas and Patagonian steppe, with Buenos Aires as its primate city and Spanish as the official language.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Continent
- South America
- Federation
- CONMEBOL (South America)
- Group
- J
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #2
- World Cup titles
- 3
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1816
- Population
- 46,234,830
- Languages
- Spanish (official)
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS)
- Area
- 2,780,400 km²
- Highest point
- Aconcagua (6,960 m)
- Climate
- Subtropical north and east; temperate south; arid Andean rain shadow
- Land borders
- Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
Football facts
- Appearances
- 18
- Best result
- Champions (1978, 1986, 2022)
- Top scorer
- Lionel Messi (13)
- Debut
- 1930
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: light blue
World Cup history
18 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Champions |
| 2018 | Round of 16 |
| 2014 | Runner-up |
| 2010 | Quarter-finals |
| 2006 | Quarter-finals |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 1998 | Quarter-finals |
| 1994 | Round of 16 |
| 1990 | Runner-up |
| 1986 | Champions |
| 1982 | Group stage |
| 1978 | Champions |
| 1974 | Quarter-finals |
| 1966 | Quarter-finals |
| 1962 | Fourth place |
| 1958 | Group stage |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
| 1930 | Runner-up |