Argentina 3-0 Algeria Result: Argentina Win, Score & Stats

Argentina and Algeria before their World Cup 2026 Group J match

FIFA ranking#3Argentina

World Cup appearances18Argentina

Recent form (last 5)WWWWWArgentina

Recent form (last 5)DWLWWAlgeria

World Cup appearances4Algeria

FIFA ranking#28Algeria

June 16, 2026Kansas CityGroup JLast updated: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

-Substitution
Before the second half begins MOLINA (in) comes off the bench to replace MONTIEL (out) (Argentina)
55'Substitution
J. ALVAREZ (in) comes off the bench to replace LAUTARO (out) (Argentina)
55'Substitution
N. GONZALEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Thiago ALMADA (out) (Argentina)
60'Goal
MESSI (Argentina) scores!!
64'Substitution
Houssem AOUAR (in) comes off the bench to replace Hicham BOUDAOUI (out) (Algeria)
64'Substitution
Mahrez (in) comes off the bench to replace Anis HADJ MOUSSA (out) (Algeria)
64'Substitution
Mohamed AMOURA (in) comes off the bench to replace GOUIRI (out) (Algeria)

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Argentina vs Algeria Match Result

Full Time

Argentina4-3-3

Full Time3 - 0FT

Winner: Argentina

Algeria4-3-3

Goals60' MESSI (Argentina) scores!! | 76' MESSI (Argentina) scores!!

Latest Commentary

42'
Thiago ALMADA (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) commits a foul.
44'
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.

Venue: Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
Date: June 16, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 16, 8:00 PM
Attendance: 69,045
Referee: Szymon Marciniak
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 16, 8:00 PM Kansas City

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

10Shots7

--Shots on Target--

2Corners2

13Fouls8

--Yellow Cards--

--Red Cards--

3Offsides1

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Argentina vs Algeria Match Result

Argentina beat Algeria 3 - 0 in Group J. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 3 - 0
Winner: Argentina
Goals: 60' MESSI (Argentina) scores!! | 76' MESSI (Argentina) scores!!
Standings: 1. Argentina 9 pts | 2. Austria 4 pts | 3. Algeria 4 pts | 4. Jordan 0 pts Full table
Group: Group J
Updated: 2026-06-18

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

ArgentinaLocal listingsOfficial guide

AlgeriaLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Argentina vs Algeria Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
1'
AttemptARG
Foul
ENZO (Argentina) commits a foul.
4'
AttemptARG
Offside
LAUTARO (Argentina) is ruled offside.
5'
AttemptARG
Offside
MESSI (Argentina) is ruled offside.
8'
AttemptALG
Offside
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) is ruled offside.
9'
VAR
VAR
Goal disallowed
10'
AttemptARG
Foul
LAUTARO (Argentina) commits a foul.
11'
AttemptARG
Foul
MONTIEL (Argentina) commits a foul.
17'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
MESSI (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
17'
GoalARG
Goal!
MESSI (Argentina) scores!!
17'
AttemptALG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
31'
AttemptARG
Foul
MESSI (Argentina) commits a foul.
34'
AttemptALG
Foul
GOUIRI (Algeria) commits a foul.
36'
AttemptALG
Foul
Rafik BELGHALI (Algeria) commits a foul.
37'
AttemptARG
Foul
Facundo MEDINA (Argentina) commits a foul.
37'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
MESSI (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
39'
AttemptARG
Offside
Thiago ALMADA (Argentina) is ruled offside.
41'
AttemptALG
Corner
Anis HADJ MOUSSA (Algeria) takes a corner kick.
41'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
42'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Thiago ALMADA (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
AttemptARG
Foul
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) commits a foul.
44'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
45'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
45'
AttemptARG
Foul
LAUTARO (Argentina) commits a foul.
45'+1'
AttemptALG
Corner
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) takes a corner kick.
45'+4'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Anis HADJ MOUSSA (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+4'
AttemptALG
Foul
Rafik BELGHALI (Algeria) commits a foul.
45'+5'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+5'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
Before the second half begins MOLINA (in) comes off the bench to replace MONTIEL (out) (Argentina)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
48'
AttemptALG
Foul
Hicham BOUDAOUI (Algeria) commits a foul.
51'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
MESSI (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
51'
AttemptARG
Foul
Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) commits a foul.
54'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
LAUTARO (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
54'
AttemptALG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
55'
AttemptARG
Foul
Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) commits a foul.
55'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
J. ALVAREZ (in) comes off the bench to replace LAUTARO (out) (Argentina)
55'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
N. GONZALEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Thiago ALMADA (out) (Argentina)
57'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Ibrahim MAZA (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
AttemptARG
Corner
MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
60'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
AttemptALG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
60'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
MESSI (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
GoalARG
Goal!
MESSI (Argentina) scores!!
63'
AttemptALG
Foul
Hicham BOUDAOUI (Algeria) commits a foul.
64'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Houssem AOUAR (in) comes off the bench to replace Hicham BOUDAOUI (out) (Algeria)
64'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Mahrez (in) comes off the bench to replace Anis HADJ MOUSSA (out) (Algeria)
64'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Mohamed AMOURA (in) comes off the bench to replace GOUIRI (out) (Algeria)
64'
AttemptALG
Foul
Mohamed AMOURA (Algeria) commits a foul.
66'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
MESSI (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptALG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
66'
AttemptARG
Corner
MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
69'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Houssem AOUAR (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
75'
AttemptALG
Foul
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) commits a foul.
76'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
MESSI (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
GoalARG
Goal!
MESSI (Argentina) scores!!
80'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
OTAMENDI (in) comes off the bench to replace Cristian ROMERO (out) (Argentina)
80'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
Nico PAZ (in) comes off the bench to replace MESSI (out) (Argentina)
82'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Ramiz ZERROUKI (in) comes off the bench to replace Nabil BENTALEB (out) (Algeria)
82'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Adil BOULBINA (in) comes off the bench to replace Ibrahim MAZA (out) (Algeria)
83'
AttemptARG
Foul
Facundo MEDINA (Argentina) commits a foul.
83'
VARARG
Foul
J. ALVAREZ (Argentina) commits a foul.
85'
AttemptARG
Foul
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) commits a foul.
86'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Mahrez (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+5'
AttemptARG
Foul
Nico PAZ (Argentina) commits a foul.
90'+6'
AttemptALG
Foul
Rayan AIT-NOURI (Algeria) commits a foul.
90'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
97'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Argentina vs Algeria Confirmed Lineups and Team News

Confirmed lineups are now in for Argentina vs Algeria. Lionel Messi starts for Argentina alongside Lautaro Martinez, with Emiliano Martinez in goal and Facundo Medina included in the back line.

Argentina list Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Romero and Medina across defence. Mac Allister, De Paul, Fernandez and Almada give Scaloni control and forward support behind Messi and Lautaro Martinez.

Algeria start Luca Zidane in goal. Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini and Ait-Nouri form the defence, with Boudaoui, Maza and Bentaleb in midfield. Moussa, Gouiri and Chaibi lead the attack.

Argentina vs Algeria Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Argentina4-4-2

23Emiliano Martinez

4Gonzalo Montiel

6Lisandro Martinez

13Cristian Romero

25Facundo Medina

7Rodrigo De Paul

20Alexis Mac Allister

24Enzo Fernandez

10Lionel Messi

16Thiago Almada

22Lautaro Martinez

Algeria4-3-3

23Luca Zidane

2Aissa Mandi

15Rayan Ait-nouri

17Rafik Belghali

21Ramy Bensebaini

10Fares Chaibi

14Hicham Boudaoui

19Nabil Bentaleb

22Ibrahim Maza

9Amine Gouiri

11Anis Hadj Moussa

Argentina Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Lionel MessiFWD8.4
Lautaro MartinezFWD8.0
Alexis Mac AllisterMID7.8
Rodrigo De PaulMID7.6
Enzo FernandezPLY7.2

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Match Report

Argentina open Group J against Algeria in Kansas City as defending champions and clear favourites. The confirmed teams give Lionel Scaloni a strong midfield base and Messi starts in a central role around Lautaro Martinez.

Algeria have selected a side built to compete in midfield and break quickly. Their best route is to stay compact, protect central spaces and release Moussa, Gouiri or Chaibi when Argentina push numbers forward.

60' MESSI (Argentina) scores!! | 76' MESSI (Argentina) scores!!

Algeria Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Mohamed AmouraFWD7.8
Riyad MahrezFWD7.7
Amine GouiriFWD7.5
Nabil BentalebMID7.3
Houssem AouarPLY7.0

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Argentina Team Profile

Argentina are in Group J.
Lionel Scaloni leads the squad.
Argentina have lost only once in their last 14 matches.
They have won nine of their last 12 World Cup group stage games across the last four tournaments.

Algeria Team Profile

Algeria are in Group J.
Vladimir Petkovic leads the squad.
This is Algeria's first World Cup appearance since 2014.
Their main threat is quick transition play through Mahrez, Amoura and Gouiri.

Argentina vs Algeria Key Players To Watch

Argentina carry major influence through Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez. Algeria answer through Riyad Mahrez and Mohamed Amoura.

Lionel Messi

Forward - Argentina

Still Argentina's main reference point between the lines and from penalties.

198: Caps
116: Goals
Threat: Threat

Lautaro Martinez

Forward - Argentina

Gives Argentina penalty-box movement and first-time finishing.

75: Caps
36: Goals
Finish: Threat

Riyad Mahrez

Forward - Algeria

Algeria need his delivery and calm decision-making on counters.

113: Caps
38: Goals
Threat: Threat

Mohamed Amoura

Forward - Algeria

His qualifying output makes him Algeria's most direct running threat.

44: Caps
19: Goals
Threat: Threat

Argentina vs Algeria Prediction

Argentina have the stronger tournament record, deeper squad and better recent form. With Messi and Lautaro Martinez starting, they should create the better chances if they move the ball quickly around Algeria's block.

Argentina Win43%

Draw28%

Algeria Win29%

Head-to-Head Record

Argentina wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Algeria wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Argentina Approach

Argentina should control possession, keep the tempo high and use Messi, Lautaro Martinez and midfield runners to pull Algeria out of shape.

Algeria Approach

Algeria are likely to defend in a compact block and break quickly through Riyad Mahrez, Mohamed Amoura and Amine Gouiri.

Group J Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Argentina	3	7	9
2	Austria	3	0	4
3	Algeria	3	-2	4
4	Jordan	3	-5	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Argentina vs AustriaJun 22, 2026 - 5:00 PM UTC

Jordan vs AlgeriaJun 23, 2026 - 3:00 AM UTC

Argentina vs Algeria FAQ

Who won Argentina vs Algeria?

Argentina won 3 - 0 against Algeria.

When is Argentina vs Algeria at World Cup 2026?

Argentina vs Algeria is on June 16, 2026 at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City. Kickoff is 8:00 PM CDT, 9:00 PM ET and 01:00 UTC on June 17.

Where can I watch Argentina vs Algeria live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Argentina vs Algeria lineups confirmed?

Yes. The lineups are now confirmed. Argentina start Messi and Lautaro Martinez, while Algeria start Luca Zidane, Bensebaini, Bentaleb, Maza, Gouiri and Chaibi.

Who is favoured in Argentina vs Algeria?

Argentina are favoured because of their recent form, squad depth and tournament experience. Algeria still carry counterattacking threat through Mahrez, Amoura and Gouiri.

What group is Argentina vs Algeria in?

Argentina and Algeria are in Group J.

Where is Argentina vs Algeria being played?

The match is being played at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City.

Where can I follow Argentina vs Algeria live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.