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Argentina and Algeria meet in Group J of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday 17th June 2026. Kickoff at 21:00 ET in Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Messi opent. On the FIFA ranking, Argentina are the favourite.
Argentina: Reigning champions, world number one, with Messi on his farewell tour — it's hard to think of more reasons to label Argentina the top favourite. Behind Messi stands a team that wins without him too: Martínez intimidates keepers, Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández control any midfield, Álvarez and Almada find the goals.
Algeria: Algeria are by far the toughest opponent for Argentina in Group J. Mahrez (al-Ahli), Bennacer (Milan) and Amoura bring creativity and pace.
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Start predicting →Argentina vs Algeria is played on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 21:00 ET (kickoff local Eastern Time).
The match is played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA. The stadium has a capacity of 76,000 spectators.
Both teams are in Group J of the 2026 World Cup, together with Austria and Jordan.
On the FIFA world ranking, Argentina are at #1 and Algeria at #36. Argentina are the favourite.
Kickoff is 21:00 Eastern Time. That is 03:00 CEST in continental Europe.
Last updated: 2026-06-07