Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

Lionel Scaloni’s strong, confident squad are no longer reliant on Messi as they target back-to-back World Cup titles

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, aims to defend their World Cup title. Algeria makes a return after a decade. Austria seeks to advance past the first round for the first time in…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J: Find out the full squads of Argentina, Algeria, Austria, and Jordan

Argentina's squad is nearing full fitness for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria on June 16.

Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, will begin their defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16.

Explore the thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring Argentina's title defense and fierce competition from Portugal, England, and more.

There are four teams in Group J competing at the Fifa World Cup 2026

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Algeria and Austria likely to battle it out for progress

Argentina are not among the top few favourites at the 2026 World Cup, but La Albiceleste still boast world-class talent.

Argentina will be looking to retain the World Cup trophy they won four years ago in Qatar and their road to successfully defend it include group stage matches against Algeria,…