Defending champions Argentina begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup slate with a Group J matchup against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday.

Algeria fell 3-0 to Argentina in KC but remains hopeful with a match against Jordan next.

The World Cup group stage ended Saturday with Groups J, K and L back on the pitch, and the stars were out in force. England ...

Lionel Messi and Argentina are back to defend their crown and showed it in style, as Messi tied the World Cup's all-time goals record with a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in both nations' 2026 ...

The 2026 World Cup group stage has come to a close, and Argentina have finished the group stage with a perfect nine points ...

Lionel Messi and Argentina begin their World Cup title defense on Tuesday against Algeria. Messi and Co. will try to avoid the same fate they experienced in their World Cup opener four years ago. A ...

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World Cup 2026 picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, how to stream Algeria vs Argentina match on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Who will win?

The 2022 World Cup champions have already clinched a spot in the knockout race after winning the two opening games ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his ...

The defending World Cup champions open their defense on Tuesday, June 16 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. where Argentina is facing Algeria to start play for Group J. This World ...