Argentina World Cup 2026 Odds: Latest Betting Prices and Predictions

Argentina ended 36 years of hurt in Qatar 2022 when they lifted the World Cup trophy for the third time in their history, which saw Lionel Messi finally play out his dream of global glory.

The Albiceleste, who have lifted the Copa America trophy either side of their World Cup success, comfortably won the CONEMBOL qualification group, and now make the trip up to North America bidding to become the first country to successfully defend their crown since rivals Brazil went back-to-back in 1958 & 1962.

This page covers everything you need for World Cup Argentina betting, including the latest World Cup Argentina odds, outright markets, stage-of-elimination betting and top goalscorer prices as Argentina attempt to cement their place among the greatest World Cup winners of all time.

Argentina 2026 World Cup Odds

The latest Argentina World Cup Odds see the holders priced at 8/1 to win the 2026 World Cup, which puts them alongside 2022 runners-up France and five-time winners Brazil World Cup outright odds. Euro 2024 victors Spain lead the way at 9/2, ahead of an England (11/2) side bidding for their first major trophy since 1966.

Argentina World Cup Fixtures

Check out the World Cup fixtures for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup:

Argentina Top Goalscorer Odds

Lionel Messi, who scored a South American-high eight times in qualifying, has been installed as the third favourite in the top goalscorer market at 12/1, behind holder Kylian Mbappe (6/1) and 2018 winner Harry Kane (7/1).

Messi is Argentina’s all-time top goalscorer with 115 goals – second only to Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time list – which have been scored in just shy of 200 international appearances. 13 of those goals have come in the World Cup, putting him joint-fourth in the tournament’s all-time list and within just three goals of chart-topper Miroslav Klose.

Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez both bagged four goals in qualifying and can be backed at 25/1 and 40/1 respectively, offering longer-priced options for those exploring World Cup Argentina betting markets.

In the individual Argentina market, those three players appear in the same order, with Messi a shade over Evens to be his nation’s top scorer at the World Cup.

Argentina Stage of Elimination Odds

Bookmakers make a round-of-32 exit the most likely outcome for the reigning champions, priced at 7/2, given the more competitive nature of a 48-team World Cup. Exits in the newly last 16 or the quarter-finals available at /1 and 9/2 respectively, while a first-ever semi-final defeat is slightly longer at 13/2.

Argentina can also be backed at 15/2 to finish runners-up for a joint-record fourth time, level with Germany. They are priced at 8/1 to retain the World Cup, while a first group-stage exit since 2002 is considered unlikely out at 16/1.

Argentina 2026 World Cup Squad

A look at the star names and players that Argentina have representing them at the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina 2026 World Cup Predicted XI

Here’s how Argentina could line-up at the 2026 World Cup.

GK: Emiliano Martinez

RB: Nahuel Molina

CB: Cristian Romero

CB: Lisandro Martinez

LB: Nicolas Tagliafico

CM: Exequiel Palacios

CM: Alexis Mac Allister

AM: Enzo Fernandez

RW: Lionel Messi

LW: Lautaro Martinez

FW: Julian Alvarez

Argentina World Cup History

Argentina are three-time World Cup winners, ranking fourth on the all-time list behind Italy and Germany, who each have four titles, and record holders Brazil with five.

Their first triumph came on home soil in 1978, followed by a second in 1986, before ending a long wait by lifting the trophy again in 2022. Argentina have also finished runners-up on three occasions, in 1930, 1990 and 2014.

They have been ever-present at the World Cup since failing to qualify in 1970.

How did Argentina do at the last World Cup?

Argentina lifted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, defeating France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw across 120 minutes of pulsating football in one of the most dramatic finals in history.

Argentina’s campaign started disastrously with a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia, but Lionel Scaloni’s side responded with back-to-back victories over Mexico and Poland to finish top of their group.

Argentina then edged past a spirited Australia 2-1 in the last-16 before overcoming the Netherlands on penalties in a fiery quarter-final that became known as the Battle of Lusail, during which a FIFA-record 18 yellow cards and one red were shown. 

A dominant 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia set up the final, where Argentina eventually prevailed against France to claim their third World Cup crown.

World Cup 2026 Argentina Prediction

Argentina are as short as 1/3 to top Group J, which also includes Algeria, Austria and Jordan. If they do finish first as expected, the holders would advance to the last-32 to face the runner-up from Group H, likely Uruguay, unless favourites Spain stumble.

Progressing to the last-16 would present a favourable matchup against the winner of a tie between the runners-up from Groups D and G, a hurdle Argentina would expect to clear. A potential quarter-final against Portugal could then follow, before a possible blockbuster semi-final against either Brazil or England. With that path in mind, a runners-up finish at 9/1 could offer strong value with France or Spain potentially making it through on the other side of the draw.

World Cup 2026 Argentina FAQs 

Have Argentina ever won the World Cup?

Argentina have won the World Cup three times, in 1978, 1986, and most recently in 2022.

How did Argentina qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

Argentina won the CONMEBOL in convincing fashion, finishing nine points ahead of Ecuador in second. They completed the double over Brazil, including a 4-1 win on home soil.

Which players will play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?

Argentina’s squad will contain many of the players who won the World Cup in 2022, including Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Emiliano Martinez and Enzo Fernandez.