Argentina and Algeria fans clash ahead of World Cup opener in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 15, fans of Argentina and Algeria were involved in a violent confrontation in Times Square, New York, hours before their World Cup match. The brawl involved physical altercations and items being thrown, prompting a swift response from New York police to restore order. This incident occurred on the eve of their Group J match scheduled for June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- •Fans clashed in Times Square on June 15.
- •Police intervened to control the situation.
- •Argentina and Algeria will face off on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium.
- •The match is part of the World Cup Group J.
- •Videos of the incident have circulated on social media.
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"The eve of Argentina and Algeria’s debut at the 2026 World Cup was marked by regrettable scenes in New York.On Monday night (15), fans of both national teams got involved in a massive brawl right in...
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