Argentina
Wed, Jun 17 · 6:45 AM
3–0
Full Time
Algeria

Lionel Messi   17', 60', 76'

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Argentina vs Algeria 3-0 Live Score, Stats & Commentary

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group J
Formations 4-4-2 vs 4-3-3
Result
Winner Argentina
Penalties —
Scorers Lionel Messi   17', 60', 76'
Yellow cards 0 – 0
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 48% – 52%
Shots 10 – 7
Match stats
VAR reviews 0 – 2
Goals 3 – 0
Substitutions 5 – 5
Corners 2 – 2
Fouls 13 – 8
Saves 0 – 3
Passes 563 – 608
Attacks 85 – 119
Dangerous attacks 24 – 45
Big chances 2 – 0
Tackles 25 – 16
Interceptions 12 – 8
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
9' 📺
Goal disallowed
Algeria
9' 📺
Var
Algeria
17' ⚽
Lionel Messi   — Goal!
Argentina
46' 🔄
Substitution: Gonzalo Montiel  → Nahuel Molina
Argentina
55' 🔄
Substitution: Lautaro Martínez → Julián Álvarez
Argentina
55' 🔄
Substitution: Thiago Almada → Nico González
Argentina
60' ⚽
Lionel Messi   — Goal!
Argentina
64' 🔄
Substitution: Amine Gouiri → Mohamed Amoura
Algeria
64' 🔄
Substitution: Hicham Boudaoui → Houssem Aouar
Algeria
64' 🔄
Substitution: Anis Hadj Moussa → Riyad Mahrez
Algeria
76' ⚽
Lionel Messi   — Goal!
Argentina
80' 🔄
Substitution: Cristian Romero  → Nicolás Otamendi
Argentina
80' 🔄
Substitution: Lionel Messi   → Nico Paz 
Argentina
81' 🔄
Substitution: Nabil Bentaleb → Adil Boulbina
Algeria
82' 🔄
Substitution: Ibrahim Maza → Ramiz Zerrouki
Algeria
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'+1
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5
Handball by Rayan Aït-Nouri of Algeria.
90'+5
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+6
Rayan Aït-Nouri of Algeria commits a handball.
86'
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'
Riyad Mahrez's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
85'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
83'
Riyad Mahrez from Algeria is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
83'
Facundo Medina commits a foul for Argentina.
83'
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
83'
Houssem Aouar from Algeria wins a free kick in the attacking half.
82'
Foul committed by Facundo Medina (Argentina).
81'
Riyad Mahrez of Algeria is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
80'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Ramiz Zerrouki comes on for Nabil Bentaleb.
80'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Adil Boulbina comes on for Farès Chaïbi.
79'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nicolás Otamendi comes on for Cristian Romero.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nico Paz comes on for Lionel Messi.
76'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
75'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Argentina leads 3-0 after Lionel Messi scores with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
75'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ibrahim Maza from Algeria.
71'
Foul committed by Farès Chaïbi of Algeria.
69'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69'
Rodrigo De Paul wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
66'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
66'
Attempt missed.
Houssem Aouar (Algeria) has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Mohammed Amoura.
64'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Riyad Mahrez comes on for Anis Hadj Moussa.
64'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Mohammed Amoura comes on for Amine Gouiri.
64'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Algeria: Houssem Aouar comes on for Hicham Boudaoui.
64'
Corner awarded to Argentina after Luca Zidane concedes.
64'
Corner awarded to Argentina after a concession by Luca Zidane.
63'
Foul committed by Mohammed Amoura of Algeria.
63'
Cristian Romero wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
60'
Alexis Mac Allister's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is blocked.
He was assisted by Lionel Messi's cross.
60'
Enzo Fernández wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
59'
Attempt saved.
Alexis Mac Allister's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
57'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Argentina leads 2-0 against Algeria. Lionel Messi scores for Argentina with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
55'
Cristian Romero commits a foul for Argentina.
55'
Amine Gouiri from Algeria wins a free kick on the left wing.
55'
Ibrahim Maza's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Farès Chaïbi provided the assist.
55'
Corner awarded to Argentina after Aïssa Mandi concedes.
54'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Julián Alvarez comes on for Lautaro Martínez.
51'
Attempt missed.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
51'
Attempt saved.
Lautaro Martínez's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
51'
Amine Gouiri from Algeria wins a free kick on the left wing.
48'
Attempt missed.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
48'
Cristian Romero commits a foul for Argentina.
46'
Foul committed by Hicham Boudaoui of Algeria.
46'
Lionel Messi wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
45'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
45'
Foul committed by Rafik Belghali of Algeria.
45'+1
Facundo Medina wins a free kick for Argentina on the left wing.
45'+1
Anis Hadj Moussa's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Rafik Belghali provided the assist.
45'+4
Attempt missed.
Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) heads the ball from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
45'+4
Attempt missed.
Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) heads the ball from the center of the box after a set piece.
45'+4
The second half begins with the match score at Argentina 1, Algeria 0.
45'+5
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Argentina: Nahuel Molina comes on for Gonzalo Montiel.
44'
Corner awarded to Algeria after Lisandro Martínez concedes.
43'
Foul committed by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
43'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
42'
Ramy Bensebaini from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
41'
Foul committed by Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina.
41'
Attempt missed.
Farès Chaïbi's right-footed shot from outside the box is too high. Aïssa Mandi provided the assist.
39'
Ibrahim Maza from Algeria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
37'
Corner awarded to Algeria after Emiliano Martínez concedes.
37'
Corner awarded to Algeria after a concession by Emiliano Martínez.
37'
Thiago Almada from Argentina misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
He was assisted by Enzo Fernández after a fast break.
36'
Aïssa Mandi from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
36'
Offside called against Argentina.
Lionel Messi is caught offside.
34'
Thiago Almada wins a free kick for Argentina in the attacking half.
34'
Foul committed by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
31'
Alexis Mac Allister wins a free kick for Argentina in the defensive half.
31'
Foul committed by Rafik Belghali of Algeria.
28'
Foul committed by Amine Gouiri of Algeria.
25'
Foul committed by Lionel Messi (Argentina).
17'
Aïssa Mandi from Algeria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
11'
The match is temporarily halted for a drinks break.
11'
Delay is over.
The teams are ready to continue.
10'
Foul committed by Gonzalo Montiel of Argentina.
10'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Argentina leads 1-0 against Algeria. Lionel Messi scores for Argentina with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
9'
Rayan Aït-Nouri from Algeria wins a free kick on the left wing.
8'
Aïssa Mandi from Algeria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
8'
Lautaro Martínez commits a foul for Argentina.
5'
⚽ Goal
VAR is checking the goal scored by Farès Chaïbi for Algeria.
4'
Offside for Algeria.
Farès Chaïbi is caught offside.
1'
Lautaro Martínez is caught offside for Argentina.
1'
Lautaro Martínez is caught offside for Argentina.
1'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Algeria takes the lead 1-0 with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box by Farès Chaïbi.
Kick-off!
The referee is Szymon Marciniak.
Offside.
First half begins.
Argentina 4-4-2
Algeria 4-3-3
23
Martínez
4
Montiel
13
Romero
6
Martínez
25
Medina
7
de Paul
20
Mac Allister
24
Fernández
16
Almada
10
Messi
22
Martínez
23
Zidane
15
Aït Nouri
21
Bensebaini
2
Mandi
17
Belghali
22
Maza
19
Bentaleb
14
Boudaoui
10
Chaïbi
9
Gouiri
11
Hadj Moussa
Argentina
4-4-2
Starting XI
23 Emiliano Martínez GK
4 Gonzalo Montiel DEF
13 Cristian Romero DEF
6 Lisandro Martínez DEF
25 Facundo Medina DEF
7 Rodrigo De Paul MID ⚽17'
20 Alexis Mac Allister MID
24 Enzo Fernández MID
16 Thiago Almada FWD 🔄55'
10 Lionel Messi FWD
22 Lautaro Martínez FWD 🔄55'
Substitutes
1 Juan Musso GK
2 Marcos Senesi DEF
3 Nicolás Tagliafico DEF
5 Leandro Paredes MID
8 Valentín Barco MID
9 Julián Álvarez FWD 🔄55'
11 Giovani Lo Celso MID
12 Gerónimo Rulli GK
14 Exequiel Palacios MID
15 Nico González FWD 🔄55' ⚽76'
17 Giuliano Simeone FWD
18 Nico Paz MID
19 Nicolás Otamendi DEF 🔄80'
21 José Manuel López FWD
26 Nahuel Molina DEF 🔄46'
Algeria
4-3-3
Starting XI
23 Luca Zidane GK
17 Rafik Belghali DEF
2 Aïssa Mandi DEF
21 Ramy Bensebaini DEF
15 Rayan Aït-Nouri DEF
14 Hicham Boudaoui MID 🔄64'
19 Nabil Bentaleb MID 🔄81'
22 Ibrahim Maza MID 🔄82'
11 Anis Hadj Moussa FWD 🔄64'
9 Amine Gouiri FWD 🔄64'
10 Farès Chaïbi MID 📺9' 📺9'
Substitutes
1 Melvin Mastil GK
3 Achref Abada DEF
4 Mohamed Amine Tougai DEF
5 Zineddine Belaid DEF
6 Ramiz Zerrouki MID 🔄82'
7 Riyad Mahrez FWD 🔄64'
8 Houssem Aouar MID 🔄64'
12 Nadhir Benbouali FWD
13 Jaouen Hadjam DEF
16 Oussama Benbout GK
18 Mohamed Amoura FWD 🔄64'
20 Adil Boulbina FWD 🔄81'
24 Yassine Titraoui MID
25 Farès Ghedjemis FWD
26 Samir Chergui DEF
Group J standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Argentina
3 3 0 0 +7 9
2
Austria
3 1 1 1 +0 4
3
Algeria
3 1 1 1 -2 4
4
Jordan
3 0 0 3 -5 0
All statistics
48%Ball possession52%
10Total shots7
6Shots on target0
4Shots inside box3
6Shots outside box4
563Passes608
504Successful passes559
90%Pass accuracy92%
85Attacks119
24Dangerous attacks45
2Corners2
2Big chances created0
32Long passes24
17Successful long passes14
5Total crosses8
1Accurate crosses1
25Tackles16
12Interceptions8
0Saves3
13Fouls8
5Substitutions5
7Dribble attempts23
1Successful dribbles6
Top stats
48% Ball possession 52%
10 Total shots 7
6 Shots on target 0
4 Shots inside box 3
6 Shots outside box 4
563 Passes 608
504 Successful passes 559
90% Pass accuracy 92%
85 Attacks 119
24 Dangerous attacks 45
2 Corners 2
2 Big chances created 0
32 Long passes 24
17 Successful long passes 14
5 Total crosses 8
1 Accurate crosses 1
25 Tackles 16
12 Interceptions 8
0 Saves 3
13 Fouls 8
5 Substitutions 5
7 Dribble attempts 23
1 Successful dribbles 6
10 Shots 7
48% Possession 52%
3 Offsides 1
Detailed statistics
Attacking
4 Shots inside box 3
6 Shots outside box 4
1 Shots blocked 3
4 Shots off target 7
9 Goal attempts 3
2 Corners 2
Passing & Crosses
563 Passes 608
504 Successful Passes 559
90% Pass accuracy 92%
32 Long passes 24
17 Successful long passes 14
53% Long pass accuracy 58%
5 Total crosses 8
1 Accurate crosses 1
12 Throw-ins 19
6 Goal kicks 4
8 Free kicks 16
Defending
0 Saves 3
25 Tackles 16
12 Interceptions 8
3 Offsides 1
73 Ball safe 57
Discipline & Dribbles
13 Fouls 8
0 Injuries 1
7 Dribble attempts 23
1 Successful dribbles 6
14% Dribble success % 26%
5 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
ArgentinaStatAlgeria
1
Accurate crosses
1
2
Assists
0
85
Attacks
119
48%
Ball possession
52%
73
Ball safe
57
2
Big chances created
0
1
Big Chances Missed
0
2
Corners
2
24
Dangerous attacks
45
7
Dribble attempts
23
36
Duels Won
40
13
Fouls
8
8
Free kicks
16
9
Goal attempts
3
6
Goal kicks
4
3
Goals
0
1
Hit Woodwork
0
0
Injuries
1
12
Interceptions
8
7
Key Passes
6
32
Long passes
24
3
Offsides
1
563
Passes
608
0
Saves
3
1
Shots blocked
3
4
Shots inside box
3
4
Shots off target
7
6
Shots on target
0
6
Shots outside box
4
10
Total shots
7
5
Substitutions
5
1
Successful dribbles
6
14%
Dribble success
26%
3
Successful Headers
5
17
Successful long passes
14
53%
Long pass accuracy
58%
504
Successful passes
559
90%
Pass accuracy
92%
25
Tackles
16
12
Throw-ins
19
5
Total crosses
8
All-time record
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 17, 2026
Argentina 3 – 0 Algeria
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