Argentina squad lands in Kansas for World Cup 2026 build-up

Argentina’s national football team has touched down in Kansas as preparations continue around the FIFA World Cup 2026 cycle. The broadcast showed the squad’s aircraft at the airport, including a first look at the AR1978 plane marked with the number 10 on its tail.

Commentators said the flight carried most of Argentina’s World Cup-winning group and followed the aircraft after landing. They described the team as already being in Kansas and said coverage would remain with the squad for as long as possible over the coming days.

The live commentary picked out several players and staff as they appeared near the aircraft. Among the names mentioned were Pablo Aimar, Enzo Fernández, Julián Álvarez, Nico González, Nico Paz, Beltrán, López, Nicolás Otamendi, Thiago Almada, Leandro Paredes, Cristian “Cuti” Romero, Molina, Tomás Aranda and Colo Barco.

The broadcast also noted Paredes appearing alongside Romero and another member of the travelling group. Commentators reflected on the importance of the moment for players beginning to experience the dream of being part of the Argentina set-up, especially those hoping to remain involved with the national side after the World Cup.

The coverage was presented as a live arrival moment, focused mainly on identifying members of the Argentine delegation as they disembarked and moved through the airport area in Kansas.