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    Match 19 · Group J · Matchday 1

    ArgentinaArgentina
    3 : 0
    Full-time
    AlgeriaAlgeria
    • L. Messi17', 60', 76'
    Goals

      Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET

      Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

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      Match events

      ArgentinaMinAlgeria
      • 9'
        VAR: Goal cancelled
      • L. Messi(assist: R. de Paul)
        17'
      • ▲ N. Molina·▼ G. Montiel
        46'
      • ▲ N. Gonzalez·▼ T. Almada
        55'
      • ▲ J. Alvarez·▼ L. Martinez
        55'
      • L. Messi
        60'
      • 64'
        ▲ R. Mahrez·▼ A. Hadj Moussa
      • 64'
        ▲ H. Aouar·▼ H. Boudaoui
      • 64'
        ▲ M. Amoura·▼ A. Gouiri
      • L. Messi(assist: N. Gonzalez)
        76'
      • ▲ N. Otamendi·▼ C. Romero
        80'
      • ▲ N. Paz·▼ L. Messi
        80'
      • 81'
        ▲ A. Boulbina·▼ I. Maza
      • 82'
        ▲ R. Zerrouki·▼ N. Bentaleb

      Group J standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1ArgentinaArgentina220056
      2AustriaAustria210103
      3AlgeriaAlgeria2101-23
      4JordanJordan2002-30
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      What each team needs

      ArgentinaArgentina

      A win in their opening match would put Argentina in a strong position to advance from Group J.

      AlgeriaAlgeria

      An opening win over Argentina would be a major statement and strengthen Algeria's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatArgentinaAlgeria
      FIFA Ranking232
      World Cup Titles30
      World Cup Appearances185
      Best WC FinishChampions (1978, 1986, 2022)Round of 16 (2014)
      ManagerLionel ScaloniVladimir Petković
      How They QualifiedCONMEBOL — 1st place (38 pts)CAF — Group D winners
      2022 World CupChampions — beat France on pensDid not qualify
      CaptainLionel MessiRiyad Mahrez

      Prediction

      Argentina 2 — 1 Algeria

      Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Argentina (ranked 2th) enters as the slight favourite.

      Match facts

      Argentina have appeared at 18 World Cups. Algeria have appeared at 5.
      Argentina are ranked 2th in the world. Algeria are ranked 32th.
      Argentina are the defending World Cup champions.
      Argentina have won the World Cup 3 times.
      This match takes place at Arrowhead Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

      How to watch

      RegionBroadcast
      USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City · Capacity: 67,513

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