Group Stage - 1
Argentina vs Algeria
Result, head-to-head and match stats · FIFA World Cup 2026.
Match Report
Argentina beat Algeria 3–0 in Group Stage - 1 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City). Goalscorers — Argentina: L. Messi (17'), L. Messi (60'), L. Messi (76'). After this result, Argentina are 1st in Group J on 9 points (3 played), with Algeria in 3rd place on 4.
Head-to-head record
Match Events
Match timeline
⚽L. Messi17'
🔁G. Montiel46'
🔁T. Almada55'
🔁L. Martinez55'
⚽L. Messi60'
64'🔁A. Hadj Moussa
64'🔁H. Boudaoui
64'🔁A. Gouiri
⚽L. Messi76'
🔁C. Romero80'
🔁L. Messi80'
81'🔁N. Bentaleb
82'🔁I. Maza
Match statistics
1.47xG0.30
48%Possession52%
10Shots7
6On target0
2Corners2
90%Pass acc.92%
13Fouls8
