Argentina arrives as favorite to defend their title
Lionel Scaloni's team will seek to make history by trying to win two consecutive World Cups for the first time since Brazil 1962.
Argentina arrives at the 2026 World Cup as one of the top favorites. After being crowned in Qatar 2022, the team led by Lionel Scaloni has maintained an extraordinary competitive level.
Argentina will seek to achieve what only Italy (1934-1938) and Brazil (1958-1962) have accomplished: winning two consecutive World Cups.
With a mix of experienced players and young talent, the Albiceleste promises to be one of the great entertainers of the tournament on North American soil.
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