Argentina faces Algeria in Copa 2026 opener in Kansas City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Argentina is set to play Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut on Tuesday, June 16, at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) in Kansas City. Both teams are part of Group J, which also includes Austria and Jordan. Argentina, the defending champions and top-ranked team, have not lost in their last seven matches, all wins. Star player Lionel Messi is set to make history as the first men's footballer to participate in six World Cups. The match will be followed by the Austria-Jordan game on Wednesday at 1 a.m. (Brasília time).
- •Match scheduled for June 16 at 10 p.m. in Kansas City.
- •Argentina and Algeria debut in Group J.
- •Argentina is unbeaten in their last seven matches.
- •Lionel Messi becomes first player to appear in six World Cups.
- •Austria and Jordan will play on June 17.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Defending champions Argentina set for Copa 2026 opener
"This Tuesday (16), Argentina takes the field to face Algeria at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) in Kansas City, in both teams' FIFA World Cup 2026 debut.Los hermanos and the African side are in Group J of th...
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