Argentina Begins World Cup Title Defense Against Algeria

Kansas City. On Wednesday, Argentina will begin their World Cup title defense by playing against Algeria in Kansas City. Lionel Messi is preparing to make more history in FIFA's biggest competition through this match.

Lionel Scaloni's team, which defeated France in the 2022 World Cup final, is entering the 2026 competition as a major contender. However, they must first navigate Group 'J', where Austria and Jordan are their other two opponents.