The Argentina national football team returns to Buenos Aires on Monday, July 20, arriving around midday following the 2026 World Cup final [1, 2].

The return of the squad marks the conclusion of the tournament's competitive phase for the team. Given the scale of the event and the team's performance, the arrival is expected to draw massive crowds to the airport and city center.

La Nación said the team departed the U.S. in the early hours of Monday and is scheduled to land in Buenos Aires shortly after noon [1]. Yahoo Deportes said Lionel Scaloni's team would arrive in the country at midday [2].

The 2026 World Cup featured an expanded format with 48 participating teams [3]. This tournament culminated in a final between Argentina and Spain, which began at 21:00 peninsular time [4].

Local authorities are currently evaluating administrative decisions to manage the celebrations associated with the team's return [2]. The government is weighing how to handle the public influx to ensure safety and order as the players transition from the tournament venue back to their home capital.

Details regarding the specific flight arrival time at the airport have been closely monitored by local media as the city prepares for the delegation's landing [1].

“The team will return Monday in the early morning from the US and would arrive in Buenos Aires after midday.”

The return of the national team following a World Cup final typically triggers significant socio-economic activity and public mobilization in Argentina. By evaluating administrative measures, the government is attempting to balance the celebratory nature of the event with the logistical necessity of maintaining urban order in Buenos Aires.