No, Argentina does not automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The tournament will feature 48 teams, with automatic qualification spots allocated to the host nations:
- United States
- Mexico
- Canada
Argentina, as the reigning Copa América champion and a top-ranked team, will need to participate in the CONMEBOL qualifiers to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
