Overview
- The draw in Bologna placed Argentina, seeded No. 10 and not in the top eight, away to South Korea in the opening round.
- The Qualifiers are slated for February 6–8, 2026 in Korea, with the host selecting the surface and exact dates within that window.
- AAT president Agustín Calleri called it a long journey but noted that a win would bring the next tie at home.
- If Argentina prevails, it would host the Netherlands–India winner from September 18–20 for a spot in the Final 8.
- Captain Javier Frana begins planning the logistics, as Italy enters directly into the Final 8 and Spain receives a first‑round bye.