The draw for the upcoming FIFA World Cup is now a reality and, although a few teams have yet to secure their spot in the final field, today marked the announcement of host cities and match schedules. It was there that Gianni Infantino revealed a rather unusual apology directed at Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni.
What’s this whole story about? Yesterday, during the draw ceremony, Scaloni walked onto the stage carrying the World Cup trophy his team won in Qatar 2022 — but he was only allowed to hold it while wearing gloves. “I apologize on behalf of FIFA. Of course, the world champions are allowed to touch the Cup,” FIFA’s top chief apologized.
The ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., where several prominent figures were in attendance, including Donald Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Mark Carney, and Infantino himself. In addition, sports icons such as Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne Gretzky, and Aaron Judge were tasked with opening the draw balls for each national team.
Although there are still a few months to go before the kickoff of one of the world’s most popular sporting events, fans everywhere are already gearing up for a new edition of the World Cup, which will take place across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina.
Argentina’s fate is set
Argentina enters this new edition of the World Cup as the reigning champion, looking to claim back-to-back titles. With its opponents now confirmed, the big question fans are asking is: when and where will Lionel Messi and his teammates take the field?
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The defending champion Argentina national team will kick off their Group J schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Their opening match is on June 16 at 9:00 PM ET against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The Albiceleste will then play their next two fixtures in Dallas, Texas, facing Austria on June 22 at 1:00 PM ET, and concluding the group stage against Jordan on June 27 at 10:00 PM ET.
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