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FIFA World Cup · Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Arrowhead Stadium

Argentina
3–0 Full time
Algeria
  • Lionel Messi 17'
  • Lionel Messi 60'
  • Lionel Messi 76'

    The story

    Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 at Arrowhead Stadium in the FIFA World Cup, matchday 1.

    The goals came from Lionel Messi (17', 60', 76').

    It was 1-0 at half-time.

    Algeria had 52% of the ball and 7 shots to Argentina's 10.

    Written from the match data (Statorium).

    Match stats

    Argentina Algeria

    48%Possession52%
    10Shots7
    2Corners2
    13Fouls8
    3Offsides1
    0Yellow cards0
    0Red cards0

    Statorium.

    Key moments

    1. 17' Lionel Messi Goal · Argentina 1-0 Assist: Rodrigo de Paul
    2. 60' Lionel Messi Goal · Argentina 2-0
    3. 76' Lionel Messi Goal · Argentina 3-0 Assist: Nico González

    Line-ups

    Argentina

    1. Emiliano MartínezGoalkeeper
    2. Lisandro MartínezDefender
    3. Cristian Romerooff 80'Defender
    4. Gonzalo Montieloff 46'Defender
    5. Facundo MedinaDefender
    6. Alexis Mac AllisterMidfielder
    7. Enzo FernándezMidfielder
    8. Thiago Almadaoff 55'Midfielder
    9. Rodrigo de PaulMidfielder
    10. Lionel Messioff 80'Forward
    11. Lautaro Martínezoff 55'Forward

    Subs used: Nahuel Molina (46'), Julián Álvarez (55'), Nico González (55'), Nicolás Otamendi (80'), Nico Paz (80')

    Algeria

    1. Luca ZidaneGoalkeeper
    2. Rayan Aït-NouriDefender
    3. Aïssa MandiDefender
    4. Ramy BensebainiDefender
    5. Rafik BelghaliDefender
    6. Nabil Bentaleboff 81'Midfielder
    7. Fares ChaibiMidfielder
    8. Hicham Boudaouioff 64'Midfielder
    9. Ibrahim Mazaoff 82'Forward
    10. Amine Gouirioff 64'Forward
    11. Anis Hadj Moussaoff 64'Forward

    Subs used: Riyad Mahrez (64'), Mohamed Amoura (64'), Houssem Aouar (64'), Ramiz Zerrouki (81'), Adil Boulbina (82')

    Full timeline

    Every goal and card (3)
    1. 17' ⚽ Lionel Messiassist Rodrigo de Paul
    2. 60' ⚽ Lionel Messi
    3. 76' ⚽ Lionel Messiassist Nico González

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