Men's World Cup · 2026 · First Stage, Group J
Argentina vs Algeria
A match record linked to its tournament year, national teams, player pages and source-available events.
- Date
- Jun 16, 2026
- Stage
- First Stage, Group J
- Group
- Not recorded
- Venue
- Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
- City
- Not recorded
- Attendance
- 69,045
Goal events
3 recorded goals
| Minute | Scorer | Credited team | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | — |
| 60 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | — |
| 76 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | — |
Player sheets
Lineups and squad entries
Squad selection is not the same as an on-field appearance; substitutes are labeled separately.
Argentina
Starting lineup
Substitutes who appeared
- Nahuel Molina 46
- Nicolás González 55
- Julián Álvarez 55
- Nico Paz 80
- Nicolás Otamendi 80
Other listed squad members
Algeria
Starting lineup
Substitutes who appeared
- Riyad Mahrez 64
- Mohamed Amoura 64
- Houssem Aouar 64
- Adil Boulbina 82
- Ramiz Zerrouki 82
Other listed squad members
Source: OpenFootball 2026 match data (pinned JSON). See source notes for provenance and coverage.