27 Mar
Fri
•9:00pm
Lusail Stadium • Doha
16 Jun
Tue
•8:00pm
Arrowhead Stadium • Kansas City
22 Jun
Mon
•12:00pm
AT&T Stadium • Arlington
27 Jun
Sat
•9:00pm
AT&T Stadium • Arlington
17 Jun
Wed
•7:00pm
BMO Field • Toronto
23 Jun
Tue
•4:00pm
Gillette Stadium • Boston
27 Jun
Sat
•5:00pm
Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
Fresh from their last world title in 2022, the Albiceleste arrive at the 2026 World Cup with three stars on their chest and a well-defined identity: dominating possession, patient build-up play and killer final passes to unlock even the tightest defenses. On the other side, Ghana burst onto the scene with a totally different script, built on physical power, fearless duels, relentless high pressing and lightning-fast transitions led by wingers who attack every inch of space.
It’s the composure and creativity of the South Americans against the direct, explosive football of the Black Stars. In a group stage where every single point can decide who reaches the round of 16 and who is sent home early, the margin for error is tiny: one poor build-up, one badly defended counter or one moment of brilliance on the edge of the box can completely reshape the group standings in just ninety minutes.
From their triumphs in 1978 and 1986 to their most recent crown at Qatar 2022, the team from the Río de la Plata arrive as reigning world champions, still led by Lionel Messi and backed by a core of title-winners featuring standouts like Julián Álvarez and Enzo Fernández.
On the opposite side, Ghana boast one of Africa’s finest resumes: four Africa Cup of Nations trophies, a historic World Cup quarter-final in 2010 that marked an entire generation, and a statement win in the group stage of the last World Cup. Mohammed Kudus carries the attacking threat, supported by the leadership of Thomas Partey and the killer instinct of Iñaki Williams. Don’t settle for the highlights: secure your tickets and experience this World Cup showdown between the South American giants and the Black Stars live from the stands.