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What time does Argentina vs Algeria kick off?

Argentina vs Algeria kicks off on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 01:00 UK at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City in the Group J of the 2026 World Cup.

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Group J

Argentina vs Algeria · World Cup 2026

Group J · Wednesday 17 June 2026 · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City · 01:00 UK

Preview

Scene-setter

Argentina face Algeria in matchday one of Group J at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City on 17 Jun 2026 (kickoff 01:00 UK).

Squad snapshot

Argentina's squad is still provisional (55-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.

Algeria's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/9/7/7 split). 13 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Aïssa Mandi (119 caps).

What's not yet rendered

What's not yet rendered:

Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
Group standings (added once first group results land)
Argentina final squad (55-man preliminary squad)

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Schedule cross-validated against FIFA, Sky Sports, ESPN and Wikipedia (June 2026).