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Argentina vs. Algeria live score, stats, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup Group J match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Argentina enjoyed a stunning run to the World Cup in 2022. Four years on, La Albiceleste fancies itself favorites to return to the podium — this time in the United States.
Lionel Scaloni's side is once more adorned with superstars, headlined by the country — and sport's — greatest-ever player, Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old is likely playing in his last World Cup. He has shown few signs of slowing down, producing 13 goals in 16 appearances for Inter Miami.
He's joined by a host of other noteworthy talents, including Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez. They expect to get all they can handle in the form of Algeria, one of Africa's finest sides.
The Desert Warriors, too, are teeming with talent, namely former Leicester City and Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez. At their best, the Algerians can be a swashbuckling bunch. They haven't been at their best as of late, however, failing to assert themselves in January's African Cup of Nations.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Tuesday's match between Argentina and Algeria. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more from the Group J opener.
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Argentina vs. Algeria score
Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Referee: Szymon Marciniak
Projected starting lineups:
Argentina (4-3-3): 23. E. Martinez (GK) — 4. G. Montiel, 15. N. Gonzalez, 13. C. Romero, 25. F. Medina — 7. R De Paul, 24. E. Fernandez, 20. A. Mac Allister — 10. L. Messi, 9. J.Alvarez, 18. N. Paz
Algeria (4-3-3): 23. L. Zidane (GK), 15. R. Ait-Nouri, 21. R. Bensebaini, 2. A. Mandi, 17. R. Belghali — 10. F. Chaibi, 19. N. Bentaleb, 4. M. A. Tougai — 7. R. Mahrez, 12. N. Benbouali, 20. A. Boulbina
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Argentina vs. Algeria live updates, highlights from 2026 World Cup
(All times ET)
Updates will start closer to the match's 9 p.m. ET kickoff.
Where to watch Argentina vs. Algeria in World Cup
Argentina vs. Algeria start time
- Date: Tuesday, June 16
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. (ET)
The match between Argentina and Algeria kicks off at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. local time).
What channel is Argentina vs. Algeria on today?
- TV channel: Fox or FS1
- Live stream:Fubo (U.S. only free trial)
Here is where the World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria can be found televised around in some major territories around the world, as well as streaming online.
| Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | 09:00 ET | Fox, Telemundo | fubo, Peacock |
| Canada | 09:00 ET | TSN 1, RDS (French) | TSN site/app, RDS app |
| UK | 02:00 BST | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| Australia | 07:00 AEST | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | 06:30 IST | Sports 18 | Voot, JioTV |
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Argentina World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Tues., June 16 | 9 p.m. | Argentina vs. Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Mon., June 22 | 1 p.m. | Argentina vs. Austria | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Sat., June 27 | 10 p.m. | Jordan vs. Argentina | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
Algeria World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Tues., June 16 | 9 p.m. | Argentina vs. Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Mon., June 22 | 11 p.m. | Jordan vs. Algeria | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Sat., June 27 | 10 p.m. | Algeria vs. Austria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
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