Tue, Jun 16
9:00 PM ET
Arrowhead Stadium Β· Kansas City
World Cup 2026
Argentina Β· Algeria Β· Austria Β· Jordan
Messi's last dance. Argentina defend the title against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
Table
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1π¦π·Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2π¦πΉAustria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3π©πΏAlgeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4π―π΄Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Profiles
FIFA ranking #3
Manager
Lionel Scaloni
Key Player
Lionel Messi
Inter Miami
World Cup Pedigree
3Γ champions
FIFA ranking #37
Manager
Vladimir PetkoviΔ
Key Player
Riyad Mahrez
Al Ahli
World Cup Pedigree
5 appearances Β· best: Round of 16 (2014)
FIFA ranking #22
Manager
Ralf Rangnick
Key Player
David Alaba
Real Madrid
World Cup Pedigree
8 appearances Β· best: Third place (1954)
FIFA ranking #63
Manager
Jamal Sellami
Key Player
Musa Al-Taamari
Rennes
World Cup Pedigree
Debut
Schedule
Editorial
Full group analysis coming soon.
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