Argentina faces Algeria in 2026 World Cup opener tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Argentina and Algeria are preparing to meet in their first Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET. The match will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Fans in the U.S. can watch the game on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming available through platforms like YouTube TV and Peacock. This match marks Lionel Messi’s first appearance in the tournament, heightening expectations among supporters and players alike as they compete for early group positioning.
- •Match starts at 9 p.m. ET
- •Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- •Broadcast on FOX and Telemundo
- •Streaming available on YouTube TV and Peacock
- •Messi makes his World Cup debut in this match
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