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 got the ultimate prize in Qatar four years ago and the diminutive maestro is back to play at a sixth World Cup, a record he will share with arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo (and Guillermo Ochoa, if he comes off Mexico’s bench) this summer. Messi turns 39 later this month, but you’d be a brave person to bet against him making his mark in a country he knows well after spending the last 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.
After being stunned by Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the tournament in Qatar, Argentina will be wary of an Algerian side equally capable of pulling off an upset. The North Africans boast several talented strikers, including former Man City star Riyad Mahrez and Germany-based duo Mohamed Amoura and Ibrahim Maza, making them an exciting team to watch. Confidence should be high after a 1-0 win over Holland and 4-0 win against Bolivia in their two warm-up matches, giving the Desert Foxes the perfect platform to attack for 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 FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Argentina vs Algeria for free
Argentina vs Algeria is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Argentina vs Algeria in USA
American viewers can watch Argentina vs Algeria on Fox and Telemundo (Spanish communication).
You can watch all World Cup games on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected 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 likewise.
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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 free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg 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 in 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 broadcast Argentina vs Algeria.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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Argentina vs Algeria: Match Information
When does Argentina vs Algeria start?
Argentina vs Algeria starts at 02:00 BST / 11:00 AEST Wednesday 17 June. It is at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT Tuesday, June 16 in the US.
What is the squad 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 MacAllister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
Extenders: 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 Touchei (Eugai), Mohamed (Elinei).
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).
Extenders: 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 |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Argentina |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
Algeria |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
Austria |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
Jordan |
0 |
0 |
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