BUENOS AIRES, June 10, 2024 – Get ready, football fans. All of Argentina’s matches in the 2026 World Cup will be broadcast on public television and radio, ensuring every fan can follow Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste’s journey without paying a cent.
Free Access for all: Argentina’s world Cup Coverage
The Argentine government has secured broadcast rights for all 2026 World Cup games,promising free access for viewers and listeners.
- The 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by Mexico, Canada, and the USA, will feature 48 teams.
- Argentina’s Group J schedule includes matches against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
- Chief of Staff manuel Adorni confirmed the broadcasts will be funded through a trade agreement, not taxpayer money.
- The tournament will kick off on June 11th in Mexico City and conclude on July 19th in new York.
“For everyone, without using everyone’s money,” stated Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni on Monday, announcing the deal that will bring every moment of the tournament to the nation via Public Television and National Radio. The agreement leverages a trade deal to cover the broadcast costs, a move lauded by officials as a win for accessibility.
What’s the big deal with the 2026 World Cup? This tournament marks a significant expansion in the history of the sport, growing from 32 to 48 participating teams. The expanded format will unfold across 16 cities, introducing a new round of 32 direct elimination games and a revised group stage structure.
The opening match is set for June 11th at the iconic Aztec Stadium in Mexico City-a historic venue becoming the frist to host three World Cup opening games.The championship final will take place on july 19th at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Argentina’s Road to the Knockout Stage
Argentina already knows its opponents in Group J. The Albiceleste will begin their campaign on Tuesday, June 16th, against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, with kickoff at 10 p.m. (Argentina time). They’ll then face Austria on Monday, June 22nd, at the Dallas Stadium at 2:00 p.m. (Argentina time), and conclude the group stage against Jordan on Saturday, June 27th, also at the Dallas Stadium, at 11 p.m. (argentina time).
Group A: Mexico, south Korea and UEFA 4 Repechage (Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic or Ireland)
Group B: Canada, UEFA 1 Repechage (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina), Qatar and Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, haiti and Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia and UEFA Repechage 3 (Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo)
Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, UEFA 2 Repechage (Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, Albania) and Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, International Repechage 2 (Bolivia, Suriname or Iraq) and Norway
Grupo J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan
Grupo K: Portugal, International Repechage 1 (new Caledonia, Jamaica or DR Congo), Uzbekistan and Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama
