Argentina vs Algeria lineups
Confirmed lineups.
Argentina · 4-4-2
Starting XI
23E. MartinezG
4G. MontielD
13C. RomeroD
6L. MartinezD
25F. MedinaD
7R. de PaulM
20A. Mac AllisterM
24E. FernandezM
16T. AlmadaM
10L. MessiF
22L. MartinezF
Substitutes
12G. RulliG
1J. MussoG
19N. OtamendiD
5L. ParedesM
14E. PalaciosM
15N. GonzalezF
26N. MolinaD
17G. SimeoneF
3N. TagliaficoD
11G. Lo CelsoM
2M. SenesiD
9J. AlvarezF
21J. LopezF
8V. BarcoM
18N. PazF
Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Algeria · 4-3-3
Starting XI
23L. ZidaneG
17R. BelghaliD
2A. MandiD
21R. BensebainiD
15R. Ait-NouriD
14H. BoudaouiM
19N. BentalebM
22I. MazaM
11A. Hadj MoussaF
9A. GouiriF
10F. ChaibiF
Substitutes
1M. MastilG
16O. BenbotG
7R. MahrezF
8H. AouarM
6R. ZerroukiM
26S. CherguiD
13J. HadjamD
24Y. TitraouiM
20A. BoulbinaF
25F. GhedjemisF
4M. TougaiD
5Z. BelaidD
18M. AmouraF
12N. BenboualiF
3A. AbadaD
Coach: Vladimir Petkovic
Match info
| Date | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
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| Kickoff | 8:00 PM CT |
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| Venue | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
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| Stage | Group Stage, Group J |
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Group J situation
Argentina and Algeria meet in Matchday 1 of Group J at the 2026 World Cup. In Group J, Argentina have 9 points from 3 matches and Algeria have 4 points from 3 matches. A win banks the first three points in the group.
Result & recap
Argentina3–0Algeria
Argentina won 3–0.
Goals: L. Messi 17' · L. Messi 60' · L. Messi 76'
Argentina vs Algeria: kickoff time & venue
Argentina face Algeria in Matchday 1 of Group J at the 2026 World Cup, kicking off Tuesday, June 16 at 8:00 PM CT at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina won 3–0.
9:00 PM ET · 8:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM MT · 6:00 PM PT · 7:00 PM México · 2:00 AM UK · 3:00 AM Spain · 10:00 PM Argentina
FAQ
What time does Argentina vs Algeria kick off?
Argentina vs Algeria kicks off at 8:00 PM CT (9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT / 2:00 AM UK / 3:00 AM Spain) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Where is Argentina vs Algeria being played?
At Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
What group are Argentina and Algeria in?
Both are in Group J.
What was the final score of Argentina vs Algeria?
Argentina 3, Algeria 0.
