Argentina vs Algeria Kick-off time in India, USA, UK, Australia & more for FIFA World Cup 2026

Both sides set for first-ever World Cup meeting.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently underway with its highly anticipated group stage fixtures. With every passing second, the excitement for football’s biggest showdown is only increasing across the globe.

Every tournament features powerhouse nations that carry immense expectations to make a massive impact. The Argentina national football team is one such powerhouse. The side has huge expectations upon them after a legendary 2022 campaign in Qatar, where they ultimately defeated the defending champions, France, in penalties to secure their third title.

Argentina enjoyed a highly successful 2026 qualifier campaign, finishing at the top of their qualifier group stage. Iconic forward Lionel Messi has been tasked with guiding the Albiceleste to their potential second consecutive World Cup title, to become only the third nation to achieve the feat.

Argentina are placed in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, considered an easily manageable route for the defending champions. They will compete alongside Algeria, Jordan and Austria.

Algeria are all set for their World Cup return, making their last tournament appearance in 2014, where they had a memorable outing, with the side advancing out of the group stages for the very first time. They secured their spot after a dominant display to finish top of their CAF qualifier group.

The last ever competitive meeting between the sides came during 2007, with Argentina securing a thrilling 4-3 victory. The match is highly regarded because it is the fixture in which a 19-year-old Lionel Messi scored his first-ever international brace for the Argentina national team.

FIFA World Cup 2026, France vs Senegal: Kick-off time

• USA / Canada (EDT): 9:00 PM (Tuesday, June 16)
• Argentina (ART): 10:00 PM (Tuesday, June 16)
• Algeria (WAT): 2:00 AM (Wednesday, June 17)
• UK (BST): 2:00 AM (Wednesday, June 17)
• India (IST): 6:30 AM (Wednesday, June 17)
• Australia (AEST): 11:00 AM (Wednesday, June 17)
• Egypt (EEST): 4:00 AM (Wednesday, June 17)
• Kenya (EAT): 4:00 AM (Wednesday, June 17)

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