Overview
- Argentina will face Spain in the Finalissima on March 27 at Lusail Stadium in Doha, followed by Group J matches vs Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium and vs Austria and Jordan on June 22 and 27 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
- The reigning champions topped CONMEBOL qualifying with 38 points and were drawn with Austria, Algeria and Jordan for the expanded 48‑team World Cup.
- Beyond the four official fixtures announced, up to nine friendlies could be scheduled in FIFA windows across 2026, with the AFA responsible for organizing opponents.
- Scaloni continues squad renewal, giving minutes to domestic and emerging talents including Franco Mastantuono, Kevin Lomónaco, Mariano Troilo, Nico Paz and Giuliano Simeone.
- A federal investigation authorized raids at AFA headquarters, its Ezeiza complex and 17 clubs over alleged money‑laundering tied to Sur Finanzas, creating a developing off‑field backdrop to preparations.