Argentina’s run of low-quality rivals raises questions ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will find Argentina in the middle of a stretch of matches against lower-level opponents.

Argentina will face the challenge this summer of defending the title they won in Qatar 2022. However, they will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the midst of an extended run of matches against weaker opposition, raising questions about their current competitive edge.

This week, Argentina confirmed their opponents for the March international break, during which they will...