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Argentina vs Algeria — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-652CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · KANSAS CITY
Argentina
VS
Algeria
13
Days
:
05
Hours
:
03
Mins
:
50
Secs
Argentina vs Algeria · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.3
Average Age
26.4
03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Argentina

W
W
W
Mar 31
vs Zambia
Friendlies · Friendly International · Estadio Alberto J. Armando
5–0
Mar 27
vs Mauritania
Friendlies · Friendly International · Alberto Jose Armando
2–1
Nov 14
at Angola
Friendlies · Friendlies 1 · Estadio 11 de Novembro
2–0

Algeria

D
W
L
W
W
Mar 31
vs Uruguay
Friendlies · Friendly International · Allianz Stadium
0–0
Mar 27
vs Guatemala
Friendlies · Friendly International · Luigi Ferraris
7–0
Jan 10
vs Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations · Quarter-finals · Grand Stade de Marrakech
0–2
Jan 6
vs Congo DR
Africa Cup of Nations · Round of 16 · Moulay Hassan Stadium
1–0
Dec 31
at Equatorial Guinea
Africa Cup of Nations · Group Stage - 3 · Moulay Hassan Stadium
3–1
05 · Key Battles

Key Battles: Argentina vs Algeria

Three duels will shape this group-stage encounter: De Paul's midfield mastery, Romero's centre-back resolve, and Tagliafico's flank vigilance against Algeria's pressing intensity.

// Right flank orchestration · De Paul vs Boudaoui
R. De Paul
#7 · Atletico Madrid
VS
H. Boudaoui
H. Boudaoui
#14 · Nice
De Paul's press-resistant elegance and delivery range should dominate a midfield duel that will define the tempo. The Argentine's experience and technical superiority make this a lopsided encounter, with Boudaoui likely forced into a reactive role shielding Algeria's build-up.
// Centre-back vs Striker · Romero vs Amoura
C. Romero
#13 · Tottenham
VS
M. Amoura
M. Amoura
#18 · VfL Wolfsburg
Romero's aggression and positioning acumen meet Amoura's explosive physicality in a battle that will test Argentina's defensive resilience. The Spurs defender's reading of the game should prevail, but any lapse invites the Wolfsburg forward to exploit space on the turn.
// Left flank containment · Tagliafico vs Chaïbi
N. Tagliafico
#3 · Lyon
VS
F. Chaïbi
F. Chaïbi
#17 · Eintracht Frankfurt
Tagliafico's tireless pressing and recovery pace face Chaïbi's direct running style in a test of positional discipline. The Argentine's defensive intelligence and pace will likely neutralise the Frankfurt winger, though coordinated support from midfield will be essential to prevent cutbacks.
06 · Style Clash

Style Clash: Argentina vs Algeria

Argentina's methodical, possession-anchored football clashes with Algeria's disciplined defensive press and lethal transitions—a clash between European-inflected control and North African pragmatism.

// Scaloni's ball-control architects
Argentina
vs
// Petković's compact, counter-threading outfit
Algeria
Controlled
Possession philosophy
Economical
Fluid
Defensive shape
Rigid
Measured
Transition speed
Explosive
Crossing
Wing play
Direct
Selective
Press intensity
Suffocating
Orchestrated
Set-piece threat
Clinical
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38ARG
24DRAW
38ALG
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

Argentina · Head coach

L. Scaloni

🇦🇷
V. Petković
Algeria · Head coach

V. Petković

10 · The Venue

Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City · USA / CAN / MEX
Stadium guide →
76,000
Capacity
Kansas City
City
1972
Opened
grass
Surface
12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
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Argentina vs Algeria.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
GROUP STAGEArrowhead Stadium