# World champions Argentina begin their title defence on June 16 against Algeria.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Star*

## Key points

- Argentina will play World Cup warm-up friendlies against Honduras and Iceland in the US.
- The Honduras match is scheduled for June 6 at Kyle Field in Texas.
- The Iceland match will take place on June 9 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama.
- Argentina is placed in World Cup Group J with Austria, Algeria, and Jordan.

**Countries:** Argentina, United States, Mexico, Canada

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