World Cup 2026 · Group J · Matchday 1
What time is Argentina vs Algeria at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-07-01 18:20 UTC·auto-refreshed
Argentina
v
Algeria
Argentina
3–0
Algeria
Full-Time Result
Argentina 3 - 0 Algeria
Argentina win.
Argentina 3-0 Algeria (Argentina win) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, on Tue 16 Jun.
Form & ranking
Argentina arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 25 places above Algeria. Argentina sit 3th in the world; Algeria are 28th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-07-01 18:20 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 21:00+1 | Tue 16 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 20:00+1 | Tue 16 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 18:00+1 | Tue 16 Jun |
| BST | UK | 02:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 03:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| IST | India | 06:30 | Wed 17 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 05:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 10:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 11:00 | Wed 17 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 06:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 06:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 21:00+1 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 02:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 21:00+1 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 11:00 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 05:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group J, matchday 1 |
|---|---|
| Argentina (FIFA rank) | 3 |
| Algeria (FIFA rank) | 28 |
| Stadium | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| City | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-17T01:00Z |
| Status | Full Time |
Group J standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina • | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 | 3 | W 3-1 v JOR |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 24 | D 3-3 v ALG |
| 3 | Algeria • | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 28 | D 3-3 v AUT |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 63 | L 1-3 v ARG |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- Argentina have secured a top-two finish.
- Algeria can now only advance among the best third-placed teams.
Other Group J fixtures
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 3-1 |
| Mon 22 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | 2-0 |
| Tue 23 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | 1-2 |
| Sun 28 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | 3-3 |
| Sun 28 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | 1-3 |
Other Group J matches, matchday 1
| Wed 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | 3-1 |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →