What time does Argentina vs Algeria kick off?

Argentina vs Algeria kicks off at Tue 16 Jun · 21:00 on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 (Group · Matchday 1).

Where can I watch Argentina vs Algeria?

Broadcast rights vary by country — check our World Cup 2026 how-to-watch guide for the channel and stream in your region.

What was the final score of Argentina vs Algeria?

Argentina 3-0 Algeria at full time.

Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Result, Goals & Report

Match centerGroup · Matchday 1Group JFull time

ArgentinaGroup J

3–0

Full time

AlgeriaGroup J

Lionel Messi 17'⚽
Lionel Messi 60'⚽
Lionel Messi 76'⚽

Venue

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Date

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Kickoff

Tue 16 Jun · 21:00

Match thread

As it happened

Full time: Argentina 3-0 Algeria.
Argentina 3-0 Algeria.
39'
Messi puts Argentina ahead with a curling left-footed strike.
39'
Messi scores his 118th goal for Argentina on his 200th appearance.
Argentina 2-0 Algeria.
17'
Messi fires Argentina into the lead with a curling left-footed strike.
8'
Algeria's Chaibi has a goal disallowed for offside.
5'
Messi has the ball in the net but it is ruled out for offside.

Full time

What happened

Match report

Messi's Hat-Trick Seals Argentina's Dominant 3-0 Win Over Algeria

Lionel Messi's record-equalling hat-trick powered defending champions Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory against Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener.

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Argentina vs Algeria — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 1

As it happened

What happened

Messi's Hat-Trick Seals Argentina's Dominant 3-0 Win Over Algeria