Argentina are the reigning world champions, with three titles (1978, 1986, 2022). The land of Maradona and Messi treats football as something close to religion.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Tue 16 June

vs Algeria3–0 W

Group game 2 · Mon 22 June

vs Austria2–0 W

Group game 3 · Sat 27 June

at Jordan3–1 W

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.