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Argentine Primera División

The Argentine Primera División is the top tier of men’s professional football in Argentina.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Argentine Primera División is the top tier of men’s professional football in Argentina. It is the highest level in the Argentine football league system and is officially known as Liga Profesional de Fútbol for the current competition format. The league is governed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.

Overview

The Argentine Primera División is Argentina’s top men’s professional football league. In current listings it is commonly presented as the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, reflecting the modern competition structure.

Competition format

The 2026 standings provided in the search results show a group-based table format, with separate Group A and Group B standings. Sites list clubs by matches played, points, wins, draws, losses, goals for, goals against, and goal difference.

Current standings

In the supplied Group A table, Estudiantes and Boca Juniors are the top two clubs, followed by Vélez Sarsfield and Talleres. The standings snapshot is for the 2026 season and may change as matches are played.

Naming and sponsorship

The league is known historically and commonly as the Primera División, while some sources use Liga Profesional de Fútbol as the official competition name. Sponsorship naming can also appear in some references, which is typical for football leagues.

Key facts

  • The Argentine Primera División is the highest division of the Argentine football league system.
  • The competition is run under the Liga Profesional de Fútbol name in the current format.
  • Standings are organized by groups in the 2026 season, including Group A and Group B.
  • As of the supplied standings, Estudiantes leads Group A with 31 points after 16 matches.
  • Boca Juniors is second in Group A with 30 points after 16 matches.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may follow the league through international football coverage, especially for Argentine players, clubs, and continental competition qualification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Argentine Primera División?
It is Argentina’s highest men’s professional football league and the top level of the country’s football pyramid.
What is the league called officially?
Current sources identify it as the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, though it is widely referred to as the Primera División.
Who leads the 2026 Group A standings in the supplied table?
Estudiantes leads Group A with 31 points after 16 matches, followed by Boca Juniors with 30 points.
How are the standings shown?
The supplied tables use standard football metrics such as matches played, points, wins, draws, losses, goals for, goals against, and goal difference.
Does the table include multiple groups?
Yes. The 2026 standings shown in the results include Group A and Group B.

References

  1. FOX Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/argentina-primera/standings
    Supports: 2026 Group A standings and current points table
  2. SofaScore — https://www.sofascore.com/football/tournament/argentina/liga-profesional-de-futbol/155
    Supports: 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol table and group standings
  3. ESPN Argentina — https://www.espn.com.ar/futbol/posiciones/_/liga/arg.1/primera-division-de-argentina
    Supports: 2026 positions for Primera División / Liga Profesional de Fútbol
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFA_Liga_Profesional_de_F%C3%BAtbol
    Supports: League identity as Argentina's top-tier professional football competition