Argentina's 2026 World Cup Draw: Algeria First on June 16 in Group J

• Argentina will kick off their FIFA World Cup title defense on June 16 against Algeria.
• Argentina is in Group J and will also play Austria (June 22) and Jordan (June 27).
• Group J matches are scheduled for Kansas City, San Francisco, and Dallas.
• The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on June 11 with co-hosts Mexico and Canada.
• The 2026 World Cup will feature a new format with 48 teams divided into 12 groups.

Why It Matters: This outlines Argentina's World Cup defense and the new 48-team format for 2026.