Argentina

CONMEBOL · Qualified directly

FIFA#2
2026

Argentina's Campaign in World Cup Qualification South America 2023/2025

Argentina topped the CONMEBOL qualifying table for World Cup 2026 with an impressive haul of 38 points from 18 games. Their record over the campaign stood at 12 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with a commendable goal difference of +21, having scored 31 and conceded just 10. They proved particularly strong at home, winning 7 of their 9 matches and conceding only 4 goals, while away form was solid with 5 wins but a few more defensive lapses.

Throughout the qualification journey, Argentina displayed resilience and attacking verve, as evidenced by their 11 clean sheets split almost evenly between home and away fixtures. Although their recent form saw a setback with a loss to Ecuador, they bounced back with a convincing win over Venezuela. This campaign reinforced their status as favourites heading into the World Cup 2026.

With the group stage opener against Algeria looming, Argentina will be looking to translate their qualifying dominance into tournament success. The challenge now is to maintain their top form when it matters most, as the quest to add another World Cup triumph to their illustrious history continues.

Group J

#TeamPPts
1Argentina39
2Austria34
3Algeria34
4Jordan30
As of 19 Jul 2026
Last 5: ←oldest

Qualifying campaign

Rank

1

Points

38

PPG (last 5)

2.00

Squad pedigree

20 of 26 squad players (77%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

N. Paz

N. Paz

Como
Serie A

36 apps · 12 G · 6 A · 7.35

Player shape

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Lautaro Martínez

Lautaro Martínez

Inter
Serie A

33 apps · 17 G · 6 A · 7.08

Player shape

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E. Fernández

E. Fernández

Chelsea
Premier League

36 apps · 10 G · 4 A · 7.20

Player shape

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League position

Position 2

Points trajectory

Rank 2

FIFA world ranking

#2

Manager

L. Scaloni

Argentina

Season at a glance

W 5·D 3·L 015–6 GF/GA+9 GD3 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home3W2D0Llast 5
Last 5 away2W1D0Llast 5
Scored4/5
Conceded4/5

Last result

England
1-2
Argentina
15 Jul

World Cup - Qualification South America table

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1Argentina1838
2Ecuador1829
As of 30 May 2026View full table →
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Argentina's Form Ahead of World Cup 2026

Argentina enters the World Cup 2026 on the back of a strong qualifying campaign in the South American zone, finishing top with 38 points from 18 matches. Their form has been fairly consistent, with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 4 defeats. Notably, the team dropped points more often through losses than draws, reflecting a few slip-ups rather than a struggle to find draws.

Their recent sequence of results shows a bit of a mixed bag, including solid wins against Brazil and Venezuela, a draw with Colombia, but also a recent defeat to Ecuador. Despite this, their overall goal difference of +21 and 11 clean sheets demonstrate defensive solidity combined with attacking potency.

While Argentina does not boast a lengthy winning streak, their ability to secure points both at home and away, alongside a strong defensive record, suggests a well-balanced side ready to take on the challenges of the group stage and beyond.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
10
5
HomeGoals againstAway
4
2
HomeClean sheetsAway
2
1
HomeFailed to scoreAway
0
1
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
2.00vs1.67

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
9
Goals against
2
Goal difference
+7
Clean sheets
2
Points / round
10.0

Argentina's Home and Away Form

Argentina’s World Cup qualifying campaign in CONMEBOL shows a clear contrast between their home and away performances. At home, they are formidable, scoring 20 goals and conceding just 4 across 9 matches, with 6 clean sheets to boot. This suggests a fortress-like presence when playing in front of their own fans.

Away from home, while still solid, their defensive record loosens slightly, conceding 6 goals in 9 matches and recording 5 clean sheets. They manage fewer goals on the road, netting 11 compared to 20 at home. This split indicates Argentina’s attacking verve is somewhat tempered away from their own turf, but their defensive resilience remains respectable.

In short, the Albiceleste are a team that thrives in familiar surroundings but can still hold their own when travelling – a handy trait for the rigours of World Cup 2026.

Fipster's Record on Argentina

Fipster is still building its record on Argentina for the World Cup 2026 campaign. With no starred, ticked, or missed predictions yet, the model has yet to make a scored forecast for La Albiceleste this season. Expect this to change as the tournament progresses and Argentina takes to the pitch.

Given Argentina's rich history with three World Cup titles, including the recent 2022 triumph, Fipster will be keen to prove its mettle predicting a team with such pedigree.