Argentina vs Algeria kicks-off at 2am BST / 11am AEST on Wednesday, June 17. That’s 9pm ET / 6pm PT on Tuesday, June 16 in the US.
How to watch Argentina vs Algeria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi & Co start FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
Reigning champions Argentina kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Algeria and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Lionel Messi finally claimed the ultimate prize in Qatar four years ago and the little maestro is back to play at a sixth World Cup, a record he will share with great rival Cristiano Ronaldo (and Guillermo Ochoa if he makes if off Mexico’s bench) this summer. Messi turns 39 later this month but you would be a brave person to bet against him making his mark in a country he knows well, having spent the past three years playing for Inter Miami. With a supporting cast that includes Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister, and with 2022 World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni still in charge, the Albiceleste will believe they can become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy.
Having been stunned by Saudi Arabia in their opening game of the tournament in Qatar, Argentina will be wary of an Algeria side equally capable of springing an upset. The north Africans boast several talented forwards including former Man City star Riyad Mahrez, and German-based duo Mohamed Amoura and Ibrahim Maza, making them an exciting team to watch. Confidence should be high after a 1-0 win over the Netherlands and 4-0 thrashing of Bolivia in their two warm-up matches, giving the Desert Foxes the perfect platform to attack their first World Cup since 2014.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Argentina vs Algeria for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Argentina vs Algeria for free
Argentina vs Algeria is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Argentina vs Algeria in the US
US viewers can watch Argentina vs Algeria on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish comms).
You can watch every World Cup game on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Argentina vs Algeria on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is available via Peacock as well.
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How to watch Argentina vs Algeria in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Argentina vs Algeria for free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Argentina vs Algeria in Australia
Argentina vs Algeria will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Argentina vs Algeria in Canada
In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Argentina vs Algeria.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
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Argentina vs Algeria: Match Information
What time does Argentina vs Algeria start?
What are the squads for Argentina vs Algeria?
Argentina
Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
Defenders: Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (River Plate), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan).
Algeria
Goalkeepers: Oussama Benbot (USM Alger), Melvin Masstil (Stade Nyonnaise), Luca Zidane (Granada).
Defenders: Achraf Abada (USM Alger), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City), Zinedine Belaid (JS Kabylie), Rafik Belghali (Verona), Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund), Samir Chergui (Paris FC), Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys Bern), Aissa Mandi (Lille), Mohamed Amine Tougai (Esperance).
Midfielders: Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Boudaoui (Nice), Fares Chaibi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Yassine Titraoui (Charleroi), Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente).
Forwards: Mohamed Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg), Nadir Benbouali (Gyori ETO), Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail), Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gouiri (Marseille), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli), Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord).
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Position | Team | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Argentina | 0 | 0 |
2 | Algeria | 0 | 0 |
3 | Austria | 0 | 0 |
4 | Jordan | 0 | 0 |
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Reigning champions Argentina kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Algeria and you can live stream the game around the world for free. Lionel Messi finally claimed the ultimate prize in Qatar four years ago and the little maestro is back to play at a sixth World Cup,…
