As of June 17, 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Argentina, the defending champions after winning in 2022, are playing in Group C. Their match against Algeria is part of the group stage.
Lionel Messi, now 38, is leading Argentina's title defense. The match against Algeria is crucial for both teams' chances of advancing to the knockout rounds. Algeria qualified for the World Cup after a strong performance in African qualifiers.
No specific score or result is available for this match as of this update. The game is being broadcast live on ESPN and other networks. Argentina aims to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.
