What was the final score of Argentina vs Algeria?

The final score was Argentina 3–0 Algeria (Group J, FIFA World Cup 2026).

Where was Argentina vs Algeria played?

The match was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

What stage was the Argentina vs Algeria match?

This was a Group J match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group J · Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Argentina vs Algeria Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina 3–0 Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

ArgentinaARG

Full Time

3–0

HT 1–0

AlgeriaALG

Performance

Match Statistics

Stats

PlayerGoals

Lionel Messi

ARG

Stats

ALG

47.8%Possession52.2%

6Shots on Target1

0Saves3

2Corner Kicks2

13Fouls8

90%Pass Accuracy90%

ARGShotsALG

10Total Shots7

6On Target1

1Blocked3

ARGDefenseALG

0Saves3

3Offsides1

13Fouls8

ARGDisciplineALG

2Corner Kicks2

0Yellow Cards0

0Red Cards0

Live updates

Match Timeline

ArgentinaMatch TimelineAlgeria

Lionel MessiAssist: Rodrigo De Paul

17'

↑ Nahuel Molina↓ Gonzalo Montiel

45'

↑ Julián Álvarez↓ Thiago Almada

55'

↑ Nico González↓ Lautaro Martínez

55'

Lionel Messi

60'

64'

↑ Riyad Mahrez↓ Hicham Boudaoui

64'

↑ Houssem Aouar↓ Amine Gouiri

64'

↑ Mohamed Amoura↓ Anis Hadj Moussa

Lionel MessiAssist: Nico González

76'

↑ Nico Paz↓ Cristian Romero

80'

↑ Nicolás Otamendi↓ Lionel Messi

80'

81'

↑ Adil Boulbina↓ Nabil Bentaleb

82'

↑ Ramiz Zerrouki↓ Nabil Bentaleb

Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Argentina4-4-2

Alexis Mac AllisterMID

Bench

Nicolás TagliaficoSUB

Juan MussoSUB

Nico PazSUB

Algeria4-3-3

Bench

Mohamed Amine TougaiSUB

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-off1:00 AMWednesday, June 17, 2026 · UTC

StageGroup stageGroup J

StadiumArrowhead StadiumKansas City, Missouri · 76,000 capacity

StatusFull timeMatchday 1

Result breakdownHalf-time: 1–0

Officials

Szymon MarciniakREFEREE

Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

76,000Capacity1972OpenedOpenRoof

One of the loudest venues in American sport — the Chiefs’ home holds a Guinness World Record for crowd noise — Arrowhead brings a fearsome atmosphere to the knockout rounds.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

ArgentinaCONMEBOL

FIFA Ranking#3

Head CoachLionel Scaloni

CaptainLionel Messi

All-time Top ScorerLionel Messi (117 goals)

Most CapsLionel Messi (199)

World Cup Titles4× (1978, 1986, 1992, 2022)

Known AsLa Albiceleste, La Selección

Argentina, nicknamed La Albiceleste, are one of the most successful national teams in football history — three-time world champions and record 16-time Copa América winners, led by captain Lionel Messi under coach Lionel Scaloni.

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Algeria

Head CoachVladimir Petković

CaptainYacine Brahimi

Known AsThe Foxes, Fennec Foxes

The Algeria national football team (Arabic: منتخب الْجَزَائِر لِكُرَّةُ الْقَدَم; Standard Algerian Berber: ⵜⴰⵔⴱⴰⵄⵜ ⵜⴰⴷⵣⴰⵢⵔⵉⵜ ⵏ ⴷⴷⴰⴱⵅ ⵓⴹⴰⵔ) represents Algeria in men's international football, and is governed by the Algerian Football Federation.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Argentina vs Algeria?: The final score was Argentina 3–0 Algeria (Group J, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Argentina vs Algeria played?: The match was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
What stage was the Argentina vs Algeria match?: This was a Group J match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.