Rugby World Cup 2027
From Oct 1, 2027 to Nov 13, 2027 in Australia, with 24 teams. Los Pumas' matches in Argentina time, their pool and the knock-out path that depends on where they finish.
Argentina plays pool C against Fiji, Spain and Canada. The three matches are in Australia; in Argentina they start at 05:45, 01:15 and 23:45.
Los Pumas in pool C
Match 12 · Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
Argentinavs.Canada
Mon Oct 4, 2027, 05:45 (Argentina time)
Match 20 · Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Argentinavs.Spain
Sun Oct 10, 2027, 01:15 (Argentina time)
Match 28 · Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Argentinavs.Fiji
Fri Oct 15, 2027, 23:45 (Argentina time)
Pool C: teams and fixture
| Pool C | Ranking | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 8th | 82.24 |
| Fiji | 10th | 76.81 |
| Spain | 17th | 66.83 |
| Canada | 22nd | 62.29 |
- Mon Oct 4, 2027, 00:15 (Argentina time)Fiji vs. SpainNewcastle Stadium, Newcastle
- Mon Oct 4, 2027, 05:45 (Argentina time)Argentina vs. CanadaBrisbane Stadium, Brisbane
- Sat Oct 9, 2027, 22:45 (Argentina time)Fiji vs. CanadaAdelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Sun Oct 10, 2027, 01:15 (Argentina time)Argentina vs. SpainDocklands Stadium, Melbourne
- Fri Oct 15, 2027, 23:45 (Argentina time)Argentina vs. FijiAdelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Sat Oct 16, 2027, 07:15 (Argentina time)Spain vs. CanadaNorth Queensland Stadium, Townsville
Argentina's road to the final
The winner and the runner-up of each pool and the 4 best thirds of the 6 pools go to the round of 16.
If Argentina wins pool C
- Round of 16 · vs. Best third of pools A, E, FSun Oct 24, 2027, 00:15 (Argentina time) · Sydney
- Quarter-final · vs. Winner of match 42Sun Oct 31, 2027, 03:00 (Argentina time) · Brisbane
- Semi-final · vs. Winner of match 48Sat Nov 6, 2027, 06:00 (Argentina time) · Sydney
- Final · vs. Winner of match 49Sat Nov 13, 2027, 06:00 (Argentina time) · Sydney
If Argentina is runner-up of pool C
- Round of 16 · vs. Runner-up of pool FSat Oct 23, 2027, 00:15 (Argentina time) · Sydney
- Quarter-final · vs. Winner of match 39Sat Oct 30, 2027, 05:45 (Argentina time) · Brisbane
- Semi-final · vs. Winner of match 45Fri Nov 5, 2027, 06:00 (Argentina time) · Sydney
- Final · vs. Winner of match 50Sat Nov 13, 2027, 06:00 (Argentina time) · Sydney
If Argentina is third and among the 4 best thirds
- Round of 16 · vs. Winner of pool ASat Oct 23, 2027, 02:45 (Argentina time) · Brisbane
- Quarter-final · vs. Winner of match 40Sat Oct 30, 2027, 02:45 (Argentina time) · Sydney
- Semi-final · vs. Winner of match 46Fri Nov 5, 2027, 06:00 (Argentina time) · Sydney
- Final · vs. Winner of match 50Sat Nov 13, 2027, 06:00 (Argentina time) · Sydney
The six pools
Pool A
- New Zealand2nd
- Australia6th
- Chile16th
- Hong Kong China24th
Pool B
- South Africa1st
- Italy12th
- Georgia13th
- Romania21st
Pool C
- Argentina8th
- Fiji10th
- Spain17th
- Canada22nd
Pool D
- Ireland3rd
- Scotland7th
- Uruguay18th
- Portugal14th
Pool E
- France4th
- Japan9th
- USA15th
- Samoa20th
Pool F
- England5th
- Wales11th
- Tonga19th
- Zimbabwe25th
Opening match: Australia vs. Hong Kong China, Fri Oct 1, 2027, 07:45 (Argentina time), Perth. Bronze final: Fri Nov 12, 2027, 05:45 (Argentina time).
Updated 2026-11-02 04:37 (Argentina time) · Sources: ESPN (matches), Wikipedia (World Rugby ranking table)

How the 2027 World Cup works
- Pool stage24 teams in 6 pools of 4. Each plays three matches.
- Who goes throughThe winner and runner-up of each pool and the 4 best third-placed teams: 16 teams in the round of 16.
- Round of 16If Argentina wins pool C, its round of 16 is on Oct 24, 2027; as runner-up, on Oct 23, 2027.
- FinalPlayed on Nov 13, 2027 at 06:00 (Argentina time) in Sydney.
Sources
- World Rugby event schedule: Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 (52 matches, kick-off, venues, knock-out bracket) · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Men's Rugby World Cup 2027: Tournament pools · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Men's Rugby World Cup 2027: About (dates, host, 24 teams) · checked Nov 2, 2026
- World Rugby: Rankings Explanation (men's and women's World Rugby Rankings, points exchange) · checked Nov 2, 2026
- World Rugby: New World Rugby Rankings criteria (18 June 2026: home weighting removed from 1 July 2026) · checked Nov 2, 2026
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- Los PumasNext match, World Rugby ranking and the points calculator.
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- RugbyWhen Los Pumas play next in Argentine time, their World Rugby ranking and what each result is worth, plus the 2027 Rugby World Cup groups and fixtures.
Questions
When does the 2027 Rugby World Cup start?
On Oct 1, 2027 (Australian time) and it ends with the final on Nov 13, 2027. 52 matches in Australia.
Which pool is Argentina in?
Pool C, with Fiji, Spain and Canada.
When is Argentina's first 2027 World Cup match?
Against Canada, on Oct 4, 2027 at 05:45 (Argentina time), in Brisbane.
How many teams go through from each pool?
The top two of each pool and the 4 best third-placed teams of the 6 pools.
Where is the final?
In Sydney, on Nov 13, 2027 at 06:00, Argentina time.