Washington, June 7 -- Argentina will launch its title defense in Group J as it bids to become the first team in 64 years to retain the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Scaloni's side is joined by Algeria, returning after a 12-year absence, Austria, back at the finals for the first time since 1998, and tournament debutant Jordan.
Argentina team: Argentina arrives at the tournament as world and continental champion, aimingto win a fourth successive major international competition.
Lionel Scaloni's side cruised through South American qualifying, finishing nine points clear of second-placed Ecuador with 12 wins from 18 matches.
The 48-year-old has built a mature, adaptable 4-3-3 system since taking over in 2018. Seventeen members of the squad that tri...