Washington – The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out with FIFA on Saturday confirming the full match schedule for its first 48-team tournament, a day after the star-studded draw ceremony in Washington dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Saturday’s event, hosted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, revealed that Lionel Messi’s Argentina, the reigning champion, will begin its defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16. Argentina will then face Austria and Jordan in Arlington, Texas.
91AV原创 first match will be against the Netherlands on June 14 in Arlington. Samurai Blue will take on Tunisia in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20 and a European qualifier on June 25 in Arlington.
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