Argentina faces Algeria in World Cup opener led by Messi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Argentina begins its World Cup title defense against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16 at 8 p.m. local time. This marks Lionel Messi's sixth World Cup, and he returns as a reigning champion after leading Argentina to victory in Qatar in 2022. Algeria is competing in the World Cup for the first time since 2014, looking to make a strong showing in the group stage matchup. The game is broadcast on Fox and available for streaming on fubo, which offers a free trial for new customers.
- •Match takes place on June 16 at 8 p.m. local time
- •Messi leads Argentina as reigning champion
- •Algeria returns to World Cup after 2014 edition
- •Available to stream on fubo and broadcast on Fox
- •Part of expanded 48-team World Cup format
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina vs. Algeria free live stream: How to watch World Cup game online without cable
"Lionel Messi will kick off his sixth and almost certainly final World Cup campaign as a reigning champion.
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