Argentina vs Morocco

Date
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Kickoff (UTC)
00:00:00 UTC
Venue
Arrowhead Stadium
Stage
Group Stage
Your local time:Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC

Argentina vs Morocco preview

Argentina vs Morocco pits Argentina (FIFA #1) against Morocco (#14) in Group D on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium. Argentina go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Morocco have 4th place (2022) as their World Cup high-water mark.

Arrowhead Stadium (capacity 76,416) is the open-roof home of the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL). It sits 256m above sea level in Kansas City. June/July temperatures in Kansas City average a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.

Form context — Argentina have appeared at 19 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Champions, QF, R16, Runner-up, R16). Morocco have appeared at 7 World Cups (last five: 4th, Group, R16, Group, R16). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.

Argentina vs Morocco — head-to-head profile

Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.

MetricArgentinaMorocco
FIFA Ranking#1#14
ConfederationCONMEBOLCAF
WC appearances197
Best WC finishChampions (1978, 1986, 2022)4th place (2022)
Last 5 WCsChampions, QF, R16, Runner-up, R164th, Group, R16, Group, R16
CaptainLionel MessiAchraf Hakimi
ManagerLionel ScaloniWalid Regragui
Players to watchLionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julián ÁlvarezAchraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, Brahim Díaz

Get live Argentina vs Morocco data

JavaScript
// Fetch live data for Argentina vs Morocco
const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-13',
  { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Argentina vs Morocco at the 2026 World Cup?

Argentina vs Morocco is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.

What stage is Argentina vs Morocco?

Argentina vs Morocco is a Group Stage fixture in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What stadium hosts Argentina vs Morocco?

Arrowhead Stadium (capacity 76,416, opened 1972, open roof, natural grass) in Kansas City hosts Argentina vs Morocco.

Who is favoured to win Argentina vs Morocco?

Argentina go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #1, with Morocco ranked #14. Argentina's best World Cup finish is Champions (1978, 1986, 2022); Morocco's is 4th place (2022). Live odds for Argentina vs Morocco are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.

Where can I watch Argentina vs Morocco?

Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.

What is the kickoff time for Argentina vs Morocco in my timezone?

Argentina vs Morocco kicks off at Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.

How can I get live Argentina vs Morocco stats via API?

Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-13) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.

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