The World Cup continues as France and Argentina make their tournament debuts tonight. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Dax McCarty ask if Argentina and Lionel Messi can beat Algeria, and if Spain can bounce back after a draw with Cape Verde.
Iran had a chance to qualify for the round of 32 but was eliminated after Austria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw.
Watch BBC TV coverage, listen to Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Algeria take on Austria at the Kansas City Stadium in Group J of the FIFA World Cup.
View all Algeria player transfers for the 2026 season on ESPN. Includes all players signed, sold or on loan with the transfer fee.
Riyad Mahrez is a legend in Algerian Football winning five Premier League titles and one Champions League title, but it's the World Cup stage where he has his eyes set. Algeria's captain hopes to lead his national team to their first knockout stage win when they face Switzerland in Vancouver on Thursday.
Football fans are in for a treat as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with four thrilling matches today. Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, face Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé's France take on Senegal.
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