Group J · Sticker prefix ARG
Argentina — Panini WM 2026 Team Profile
Argentina arrives in 2026 as the defending FIFA World Cup champion after a generation-defining triumph in Qatar 2022. La Albiceleste is one of only two CONMEBOL nations to win the tournament three or more times, and their Panini WM 2026 team section is among the most-traded of the entire album.
Quick facts
Nickname
La Albiceleste
Federation
Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA)
First World Cup
1930
Best result
Champions 1978, 1986, 2022
World Cup appearances
18
Album group
Group J
World Cup history
Founder members of the tournament in 1930, Argentina have lifted the trophy in 1978 (at home), 1986 (with Diego Maradona), and 2022 (with Lionel Messi). They also reached the final in 1930, 1990, and 2014. The federation, AFA, runs one of the most successful international youth programmes in South America, and the senior side rebuilt around Messi-era continuity after the Copa America 2021 victory.
Sticker section layout
Argentina is in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. The Panini WM 2026 team section contains two foil team logos (ARG1, ARG2), one team photo, and 18 player stickers including senior squad members from the 2022 triumph plus newer caps.
In our checklist database the Argentina section contains 20 stickers across 2 foil entries and 17 player stickers. Each team section in the Panini WM 2026 album holds 20 stickers in total.
Sticker list (ARG)
Codes prefixed ARG are the standard global album codes. The list below mirrors the order in the printed album.
- ARG1 — Team Logo - Argentina (FOIL)
- ARG2 — Team Logo - Argentina (FOIL)
- ARG3 — Nahuel Molina - Argentina
- ARG4 — Cristian Romero - Argentina
- ARG5 — Nicolas Otamendi - Argentina
- ARG6 — Nicolas Tagliafico - Argentina
- ARG7 — Leonardo Balerdi - Argentina
- ARG8 — Enzo Fernandez - Argentina
- ARG9 — Alexis Mac Allister - Argentina
- ARG10 — Rodrigo De Paul - Argentina
- ARG11 — Exequiel Palacios - Argentina
- ARG12 — Leandro Paredes - Argentina
- ARG13 — Team Photo - Argentina
- ARG14 — Nico Paz - Argentina
- ARG15 — Franco Mastantuono - Argentina
- ARG16 — Nico Gonzalez - Argentina
- ARG17 — Lionel Messi - Argentina
- ARG18 — Lautaro Martinez - Argentina
- ARG19 — Julian Alvarez - Argentina
- ARG20 — Giuliano Simeone - Argentina
Players collectors ask about most
- Lionel Messi - captain and 2022 World Cup Golden Ball winner
- Emiliano Martinez - first-choice goalkeeper
- Julián Álvarez - forward who scored four goals in Qatar 2022
- Enzo Fernández - midfield engine since the Qatar run
Trade-friendly tips for the Argentina section
The Argentina foil pair is one of the most-traded items in the Group J section. Mark all foils first in the filtered checklist, then export your missing list specific to this team to make targeted trades possible. The trading etiquette guide explains the conventions you should follow when posting team- specific lists to global communities.
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