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Argentina
Group J · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€800M
Quick Answers
When is Argentina's first match?
Argentina play Algeria on 16 Jun at 20:00 local time at Arrowhead Stadium.
What group is Argentina in?
Argentina are in Group J with Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
How can Argentina qualify for the knockout stage?
Argentina qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group J. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group J Matches
Standings · Group J
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group I
2nd → face 1st of Group I
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives Argentina control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means Argentina may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Musso | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Gerónimo Rulli | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Emiliano MartÃnez | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Leonardo Balerdi | Centre-Back |
| 3 | Nicolás Tagliafico | Left-Back |
| 4 | Gonzalo Montiel | Right-Back |
| 6 | Lisandro MartÃnez | Centre-Back |
| 13 | Cristian Romero | Centre-Back |
| 19 | Nicolás Otamendi | Centre-Back |
| 25 | Facundo Medina | Centre-Back |
| 26 | Nahuel Molina | Right-Back |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Leandro Paredes | Defensive Midfield |
| 7 | Rodrigo De Paul | Central Midfield |
| 8 | ValentÃn Barco | Central Midfield |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celso | Attacking Midfield |
| 14 | Exequiel Palacios | Central Midfield |
| 20 | Alexis Mac Allister | Central Midfield |
| 24 | Enzo Fernández | Central Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Julián Ãlvarez | Centre-Forward |
| 10 | Lionel Messi | Right Winger |
| 15 | Nicolás González | Right Winger |
| 16 | Thiago Almada | Left Winger |
| 17 | Giuliano Simeone | Right Winger |
| 21 | José Manuel López | Centre-Forward |
| 22 | Lautaro MartÃnez | Centre-Forward |
| – | Nicolás Paz | Forwards |