Argentina

Argentina, with its capital in Buenos Aires and a population of 46 million, is known for tango, steak, Patagonia, and arguably the greatest footballer of all time. Argentina has the southernmost city in the world (Ushuaia) and is named after the Latin word for silver (argentum), though the country has very little silver.

In football, the La Albiceleste are 3-time World Cup champions with their best result being Winners (1978, 1986, 2022). Their World Cup journey began in 1930, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Lionel Messi as their talisman under head coach Lionel Scaloni. Argentina are the reigning World Cup champions after Messi's fairy-tale victory in Qatar 2022 — widely regarded as the greatest World Cup final ever played.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Argentina at 8.6 out of 10, ranking them #1 overall and classifying them as an elite-tier favorite. In Group H, they face Norway, Cameroon, Iran in what has been categorized as a moderately challenging group (difficulty 5/10).

With a market demand score of 9/10, Argentina matches will be among the most sought-after tickets at the 2026 World Cup. Their global fanbase ensures electric atmospheres, and fans can expect premium pricing for group stage fixtures. Check back closer to the tournament for ticket availability and pricing through SeatNav.