The Argentina national football team brought over 500 kilos of yerba to the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Scaloni's team ensures yerba consumption during the competition.

Why is mate important for the Argentina national football team?

Mate is one of the non-negotiable traditions of the Argentine team. Marito, the historic utility man of the Argentina national football team, revealed that the team traveled to the United States with over 500 kilos of yerba to guarantee that it would not run out during the competition.

What kind of yerba do Argentine footballers prefer?

The most striking thing is that, according to Marito, 98% of the footballers consume the same yerba, a very special one without a stick, from the Baldo brand.

What's next for the Argentina national football team in the 2026 World Cup?

The Argentina national football team's next match in the 2026 World Cup will be this Monday, June 22 against the Austrian national team, for the second match of Group J. The match will be played at 14:00 (Argentina time) at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.