Argentina3 – 0Algeria
Group J · Matchday 1 · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, United States · Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Match Details
Group J
- Argentina
- Algeria
- Austria
- Jordan
Fixture Facts
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Stage: Group J, Matchday 1
- Venue: Arrowhead Stadium
- City: Kansas City, United States
- Kickoff:
- Result: Argentina 3–0 Algeria (FT)
Match Summary
Final
Argentina 3–0 Algeria FT
Argentina won 3–0.
Half-time
Not provided
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, United States.
Goals
- L. Messi 17′Argentina · assist R. de Paul
- L. Messi 60′Argentina
- L. Messi 76′Argentina · assist N. Gonzalez
Argentina opened their Group J campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The margin left no doubt over the outcome on matchday one, with the Algerians unable to find a way back into the contest.
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