Argentina vs. Algeria: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of 2026 World Cup clash

By Matt Law | 15 Jun 2026 11:55, Last updated: 15 Jun 2026 11:56

Reigning champions Argentina will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a contest against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday night.

The two teams are competing in Group J alongside Austria and Jordan.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Argentina and Algeria ahead of their clash at the competition.

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 1

Argentina wins: 1

Draws: 0

Algeria wins: 0

History will be made on Tuesday night, as Argentina and Algeria go head-to-head for the first time in a competitive match, with their only previous meeting being a friendly almost 20 years ago.

There were seven goals scored in their only clash back in June 2007, with a certain Lionel Messi netting twice, while Carlos Tevez was also on the scoresheet for La Albiceleste in what proved to be a 4-3 success.