Argentina
Defending world champions and the No. 2 ranked team in the world. Argentina enter the 2026 World Cup as one of the favourites after a dominant cycle that included the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa América titles.
Recent Form (Last 10)
Overall (Last 3 Years)
WC Qualifying
Home vs Away
Home
Away
Top Scorer (Last 3 Years)
Strengths
Exceptional mentality and winning pedigree. Led by Lionel Messi, the squad blends experience with emerging talent. An 80% win rate over the last three years — the best of any qualified team — speaks to their consistency. Incredibly tight at the back, conceding just 0.37 goals per game.
Weaknesses
Messi's age (38) raises questions about his fitness and minutes. No team has won back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962. Some qualifier results (4 losses) hint at occasional vulnerability.
Key Players
Lionel Messi (9 goals), Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul
Our Prediction
Expected to top Group J comfortably. A serious contender for the trophy — likely a semi-final run at minimum.