Argentina v Algeria LIVE: Team news and updates as reigning champions begin World Cup
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match free-to-air on ITV 1, ITV X, STV and STV Player with coverage starting at 1:15am BST. It can also be live streamed on ITVX.
Flo Clifford16 June 2026 23:10
When is Argentina v Algeria?
Argentina face Algeria at 2am BST on Wednesday 17 June (8pm CT, Tuesday 17 June) at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Flo Clifford16 June 2026 23:05
Welcome
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Argentina vs Algeria.
The reigning champions get their World Cup title defence underway against one of two teams likely to battle for the second qualifying spot in Group J.
But several of the top teams, including Spain, have struggled in their opening encounters, so anything is possible…
Kick-off is at 2am BST, and we’ll have build-up, team news, and latest updates right here.
Flo Clifford16 June 2026 23:00
