Nations Championship 2026: Argentina’s Full Schedule, Fixtures & Results
The Nations Championship 2026 is the most significant change to international rugby’s calendar in over a decade — and Argentina are already three matches into it. Los Pumas face all six Six Nations nations across July and November, with the tournament culminating in a grand final at Twickenham on 29 November 2026.
What Is the Nations Championship 2026?
The Nations Championship 2026 replaced the Rugby Championship in even-numbered years as part of a World Rugby restructure. The new format brings together 12 nations: the six Six Nations teams (England, Ireland, France, Scotland, Wales, Italy), the four Rugby Championship nations (Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia), plus Fiji and Japan.
Each team plays six cross-hemisphere matches — southern hemisphere nations face northern hemisphere opponents and vice versa. The group winners from each hemisphere then meet in a grand final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. According to World Rugby, the Nations Championship is designed to create more meaningful cross-hemisphere Test rugby outside of World Cup years.
Argentina’s Nations Championship 2026 Fixtures and Results
JULY — HOME MATCHES (completed)
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul | Argentina vs Scotland | Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes | 38–47 L |
| 11 Jul | Argentina vs Wales | Estadio Bicentenario | 35–21 W |
| 18 Jul | Argentina vs England | Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades | 24–31 L |
NOVEMBER — AWAY MATCHES (upcoming)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov | Ireland vs Argentina | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| 14 Nov | Argentina vs Italy | Away |
| 21 Nov | Argentina vs France | Stade de France, Paris |
Finals Weekend: 27–29 November 2026 — Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Argentina’s Position After the July Window
Los Pumas finished the July window with one win and two losses. The 35–21 victory over Wales was a confident performance, but defeats to Scotland and England leave Argentina needing a strong November campaign to reach the Twickenham final.
The away schedule in November is demanding — Dublin, Italy and Paris in three consecutive weeks. Ireland at the Aviva Stadium is the toughest assignment, but Argentina have shown in recent years they are capable of producing results in hostile European environments. For a full breakdown of what Los Pumas need to do in the second half of the tournament, read our Argentina Rugby 2026 season preview.
Why the Nations Championship 2026 Matters for Argentina
With Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia now less than 12 months away, the Nations Championship 2026 is the final major tournament before World Cup squad selection begins. Every match Los Pumas play in November carries direct implications for form, confidence and World Cup seeding.
A strong November — particularly a result against Ireland or France — would send Argentina into the World Cup year with genuine momentum and a clear statement of intent. A poor campaign would raise questions that the coaching staff would rather not be answering heading into a home World Cup in Australia.
The Nations Championship 2026 is also historically significant for Argentina: it is the first time Los Pumas have competed in a tournament that includes the full Six Nations, meaning results against England, Ireland and France now carry the same competitive weight as matches against New Zealand and South Africa.
Where to Watch the Nations Championship 2026
- UK: Sky Sports
- Australia: Stan Sport
- New Zealand: Sky NZ
- Argentina: ESPN Latin America
- USA: Peacock, FloSports
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