Overview
- The 2026 World Cup draw placed defending champions Argentina in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni said there are no easy opponents and described Jordan as the most unknown team in the group.
- Scaloni noted that a final call on Lionel Messi's participation will come in the months ahead and said the team will support whatever he decides.
- Messi told ESPN he hopes to be at the tournament but has not confirmed, and he will be 39 when it kicks off in June 2026.
- Argentina dominated CONMEBOL qualifying, while Jordan are set for a World Cup debut, highlighting both the holders' form and the group's unfamiliarity.