14/06/2026 13:13 - Deportes
Estadio de fútbol moderno iluminado con pantallas gigantes mostrando los partidos del Mundial 2026, hinchas con banderas de diferentes países festejando
📍 Context for International Readers: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams and 104 matches, co-hosted by three nations: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Argentina enters as the defending champion after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The 2026 World Cup continues this Sunday with an action-packed schedule. Following the opening matches featuring Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and the United States, other national teams now seek to establish themselves in their respective groups. Four matches will be played throughout the day at times accessible to Argentine viewers.
| Time (Argentina) | Match | Group | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Germany vs Curaçao | E | Houston |
| 5:00 PM | Netherlands vs Japan | E | Dallas |
| 8:00 PM | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | F | Philadelphia |
| 11:00 PM | Tunisia vs Sweden | F | Monterrey |
The German National Team begins its 2026 World Cup journey against Curaçao at Houston's stadium. The four-time World Cup champions seek redemption after disappointing recent tournament performances and aim to demonstrate they remain a global football powerhouse.
Houston's stadium is one of the tournament's most modern venues, expecting an impressive crowd atmosphere.
The Netherlands faces Japan in what promises to be an intriguing tactical battle. The Dutch, always tournament contenders, aim to advance past the Round of 16—a stage where they've been eliminated in recent editions. Japan arrives with a competitive squad that has significantly developed in recent years.
Ecuador faces Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, in a crucial match for South American aspirations in Group F. "La Tricolor" (Ecuador's nickname) aims to start their tournament campaign on the right foot.
The latest kickoff features Tunisia against Sweden in Monterrey. Both the African and European sides will look to secure valuable points in what appears to be a highly competitive Group F.
World Cup 2026 matches can be watched in Argentina through:
Note: Check local listings in your country for broadcast information.
During Saturday's opening matches: Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 with goals from Julián Quiñones (8th minute, tournament's first goal) and Raúl Jiménez (66th minute). The match featured three red cards.
The United States routed Paraguay 4-1 with two goals from Folarin Balogun. Paraguay returned to a World Cup after a 16-year absence.
In Group C, Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their debut under Carlo Ancelotti's management. Vinicius Jr. scored the equalizer after Ismael Saibari's opening goal.
The Argentine National Team, current World Cup champions and FIFA's #1 ranked team with 1,877.27 points, will debut on Monday, June 16 at 10:00 PM Argentina time against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium.
Group J consists of: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. The Argentine squad's market value exceeds USD 924.5 million, significantly higher than Algeria's USD 296.6 million.
Source: Information compiled from official World Cup 2026 coverage.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
