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Argentina in Group J at 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Austria and Jordan

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Argentina in Group J at 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Austria and Jordan

Argentina have been drawn in Group J at the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

The reigning World Cup champions are in Group J and will play their opening match on June 16 against Algeria. They will play Austria on June 22 and on June 27 against Jordan.

Here are the groups:

Group A:
Mexico
Korea Republic
South Africa
Playoff team

Group B:
Canada
Switzerland
Qatar
Playoff team

Group C:
Brazil
Morocco
Scotland
Haiti

Group D:
United States
Australia
Paraguay
Playoff team

Group E:
Germany
Ecuador
Cote D’Ivoire
Curacao

Group F:
Netherlands
Japan
Tunisia
Playoff team

Group G:
Belgium
Iran
Egypt
Playoff team

Group H:
Spain
Uruguay
Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde

Group I:
France
Senegal
Norway
Playoff team

Group J:
Argentina
Austria
Algeria
Jordan

Group K:
Portugal
Colombia
Uzbekistan
Playoff team

Group L:
England
Croatia
Panama
Ghana

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni speaks about World Cup draw, Lionel Messi

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni speaks about World Cup draw, Lionel Messi

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has spoken about the World Cup draw and Lionel Messi.

Lionel Scaloni will present the World Cup trophy on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw. Scaloni arrived in Washington for the World Cup draw on Friday and spoke about the possible group. Speaking to TyC Sports, here is what he had to say about entering the draw with the World Cup trophy:

“I found out just a little while ago, it’s a huge joy to be able to be in a draw again”

Scaloni also commented on the expectations of Argentina’s group at the World Cup:

“Compared to the previous one, I’m a bit more relaxed. After the draw, we’ll do all the possible calculations.

“Today we are doing well. I like that we continue to fight as if this team hadn’t won anything. The only thing that I am worried about is that the guys arrive to the World Cup well.

“You have to play against the best and there are many good ones, not just the first four in the rankings.”

The Argentina national team coach also spoke about Lionel Messi and if he will play at the World Cup:

“In principle, everything is going well, but as he says, there is still time. Although it seems like the World Cup is close, six months is a long time. Let’s hope he is well and makes the best decision for himself. He has earned the right to decide.”

Argentina in Pot 1 for the 2026 World Cup draw

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Argentina in Pot 1 for the 2026 World Cup draw

Argentina are in Pot 1 for the 2026 World Cup draw.

The reigning World Cup champions are in Pot 1 for the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday. Lionel Scaloni’s team are in the same pot as co-hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Also in Pot 1 are Spain, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Argentina would not play against those teams in the group games.

In Pot 2 are Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria and Australia. Argentina cannot be drawn in the same group as the South American teams.

Por 3 has Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Argentina cannot be drawn in the same group as Paraguay.

In Pot 4 are Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti and New Zealand. The remaining teams in Pot 4 are six teams who will qualify through the playoffs.

Lionel Scaloni will present the FIFA World Cup trophy at the draw in the United States on Friday.

Gabriel Batistuta: “I think Argentina is one of the best teams around right now”

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Gabriel Batistuta: “I think Argentina is one of the best teams around right now”

Gabriel Batistuta spoke about Argentina being one of the favorites at the 2026 World Cup.

Batistuta played in three FIFA World Cup’s with the Argentina national team, scoring 10 World Cup goals. Speaking in an interview with Ariel Senosiain of TyC Sports, Batistuta spoke about Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Here is what he had to say:

“I think Argentina is one of the best teams around right now. We’ve just won the World Cup and the players know how to play. They’re relaxed and they know what it takes to win.

“Of course, there’s a lot of pressure to defend that title, but this group is capable. That’s the feeling I get.

“I don’t know why Argentina isn’t considered a contender; it’s as if they’re not even being taken into account. I’m sure and convinced that they’ll play in the final again. This group gives me a lot of confidence.”

Santiago Castro scores for Bologna in 2-1 win vs. Parma

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Santiago Castro scores for Bologna in 2-1 win vs. Parma

Santiago Castro scored for Bologna in their 2-1 win against Parma.

Castro made it one goal in one match in the Coppa Italia and five goals in 16 matches for Bologna. With the score at 1-1, it was a cross into the penalty area which found Castro and the Argentine would head the ball and score to give Bologna the 2-1 lead.

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