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Argentina vs Algeria LIVE: Lionel Messi starts as reigning champions get World Cup campaign underway (opens original article in a new tab)

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Argentina faces Algeria in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Argentina as favorites in Group J.

  • Argentina begins their 2026 World Cup campaign against Algeria in Kansas City on June 17, 2026.
  • Argentina is the top-seeded favorite in Group J, while Algeria qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
  • Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico is ruled out due to a calf strain, and Algeria's Ramy Bensebaini is injured.
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