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

World Cup 2026 Argentina opens its title defense from a Kansas City base, with Lionel Messi managed carefully before the June 16 game with Algeria.

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…

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.