🇦🇷 How to watch Argentina at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup through CONMEBOL and have been drawn into Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Argentina are former world champions, with 3 titles, so they arrive among the favourites rather than the underdogs. Much of the attention will fall on Lionel Messi, the team's marquee name.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch Argentina in Spanish in the United States, the simplest free option is Telemundo, which broadcasts over the air and reaches the large majority of US Hispanic households at no cost.
Universo carries additional Spanish-language coverage on cable, and Peacock streams the matches in Spanish for viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or smart TV. If you only want the biggest games, free over-the-air Telemundo is usually enough; if you want every match in Spanish, Peacock is the most complete option.
How to watch Argentina without cable
You do not need cable to follow Argentina. Stream their matches in Spanish on Peacock, which runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, or watch the biggest games free over the air on Telemundo with a digital antenna.
Live-TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling also carry Telemundo and Universo over the internet, with no cable contract.
Most of these streaming apps offer a free trial, and a digital antenna is a one-time purchase, so you can follow Argentina in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
Argentina's road to the World Cup
Argentina dominated South American qualifying and booked their place comfortably and early. Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup through CONMEBOL and have landed in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan, where the group path will decide how far they go.
Argentina key players
- Lionel Messi — Captain and attacking talisman, creative genius up front
- Emiliano Martinez — First-choice goalkeeper, decisive in penalty shootouts
- Lautaro Martinez — Goal-scoring center forward, leads the attacking line
- Julian Alvarez — Versatile forward with high pressing and constant movement
- Alexis Mac Allister — Creative midfielder balancing defense and attack
Argentina fixtures
In the group stage, Argentina play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Tuesday Jun 16, Argentina face Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. On Monday Jun 22, Argentina face Austria at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. On Saturday Jun 27, Argentina face Jordan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow Argentina in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 9:00 PMJun 16 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 7:00 PMJun 16 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 10:00 PMJun 16 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 8:00 PMJun 16 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 6:00 PMJun 16 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 3:00 AMJun 17 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 1:00 PMJun 22 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 11:00 AMJun 22 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 2:00 PMJun 22 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 12:00 PMJun 22 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 10:00 AMJun 22 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 7:00 PMJun 22 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 10:00 PMJun 27 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 8:00 PMJun 27 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 11:00 PMJun 27 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 9:00 PMJun 27 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 7:00 PMJun 27 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 4:00 AMJun 28 |
What to expect from Argentina
As defending champions they are serious title contenders, with an experienced and deep squad. A balanced side combining defensive solidity with individual attacking quality.
Advancing from the group
Argentina need a top-two finish in Group J to advance automatically. In the 48-team format, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also reach the Round of 32, so even a third-place finish can be enough with the right goal difference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Argentina in Spanish?+
Every Argentina match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is Argentina free to watch in Spanish?+
When Argentina is on Telemundo over the air, yes, it is free with an antenna. Peacock and Universo are paid options that also stream it in Spanish.
What group is Argentina in?+
Argentina is in Group J, alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
When does Argentina play next?+
Argentina's next match kicks off on Jun 16 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does Argentina play in the group stage?+
Three group-stage matches; the top two of the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What time does Argentina play today?+
If Argentina have a match today, the kickoff times in every time zone are in the fixtures table above; the page rolls forward to their next match automatically.
What channel is Argentina on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch Argentina without cable?+
Stream the matches on Peacock, or use Telemundo's free over-the-air signal with a digital antenna. No cable subscription is required.
Mariana Delgado is a bilingual football writer based in Los Angeles. She covers where and how to watch soccer in Spanish in the US, with a focus on the World Cup, Liga MX and Europe's top leagues, helping fans never miss their team.
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