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Head-to-head
Argentina vs Algeria Head-to-Head
Head-to-head context for Argentina vs Algeria, built from completed matches available in the tournament feed.
Argentina wins1
Draws0
Algeria wins0
Previous meetings
- 2026-06-17: Argentina 3-0 Algeria
Argentina recent results
- 2026-06-17: Argentina 3-0 Algeria (W for Argentina)
Algeria recent results
- 2026-06-17: Argentina 3-0 Algeria (L for Algeria)
Match Events
ArgentinaMatch EventsAlgeria
KO
0'HT
0'2H
0'FT
0'VAR
9'Farès Chaïbi
VAR Decision: No Goal Argentina 0-0 Algeria.
Lionel Messi
Assist: Rodrigo De Paul
Goal! Argentina 1, Algeria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
G
17'Nahuel Molina
Assist: Gonzalo Montiel
Substitution, Argentina. Nahuel Molina replaces Gonzalo Montiel.
SUB
45'Nico González
Assist: Thiago Almada
Substitution, Argentina. Nico González replaces Thiago Almada.
SUB
55'Julián Álvarez
Assist: Lautaro Martínez
Substitution, Argentina. Julián Alvarez replaces Lautaro Martínez.
SUB
55'Lionel Messi
Goal! Argentina 2, Algeria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
G
60'SUB
64'Houssem Aouar
Assist: Hicham Boudaoui
Substitution, Algeria. Houssem Aouar replaces Hicham Boudaoui.
SUB
64'Mohamed Amoura
Assist: Amine Gouiri
Substitution, Algeria. Mohammed Amoura replaces Amine Gouiri.
SUB
64'Riyad Mahrez
Assist: Anis Hadj Moussa
Substitution, Algeria. Riyad Mahrez replaces Anis Hadj Moussa.
Lionel Messi
Assist: Nico González
Goal! Argentina 3, Algeria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nico González.
G
76'Nico Paz
Assist: Lionel Messi
Substitution, Argentina. Nico Paz replaces Lionel Messi.
SUB
80'Nicolás Otamendi
Assist: Cristian Romero
Substitution, Argentina. Nicolás Otamendi replaces Cristian Romero.
SUB
80'SUB
81'Adil Boulbina
Assist: Nabil Bentaleb
Substitution, Algeria. Adil Boulbina replaces Ibrahim Maza.
SUB
82'Ramiz Zerrouki
Assist: Nabil Bentaleb
Substitution, Algeria. Ramiz Zerrouki replaces Nabil Bentaleb.
Live Commentary
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Update
Match ends, Argentina 3, Algeria 0.
90'+7'
Update
Second Half ends, Argentina 3, Algeria 0.
90'+6'
Handball
Handball by Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria).
90'+5'
Foul
Foul by Nico Paz (Argentina).
90'+5'
Foul
Foul by Nico Paz (Argentina).
90'+1'
Update
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
86'
Shot Blocked
Attempt blocked. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
85'
Foul
Foul by Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina).
Match Statistics
10Shots7
6Shots on target1
48%Possession52%
561Passes609
90%Pass accuracy90%
13Fouls8
0Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
2Corners2
3Offsides1
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Lineups
Argentina4-4-2
Algeria4-3-3
Match Info
CompetitionFIFA World Cup
RoundFIFA World Cup, Group J
StadiumGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
CityKansas City, Missouri
RefereeTBD
Broadcast—
Date—
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Match FAQ
What time is Argentina vs Algeria?
Argentina vs Algeria is scheduled for Jun 17, 2026, 1:00 AM.
Where is Argentina vs Algeria being played?
Argentina vs Algeria is listed at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri.
Where can I watch Argentina vs Algeria?
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