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Messi, Argentina open World Cup title defense vs. Algeria — where to watch

Lionel Messi and Argentina open the defense of their 2022 World Cup title in Group J against Algeria in Kansas City; kickoff is 9 p.m. ET with TV on FOX and on-demand streaming.

Published Jun 16, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Lionel Messi and Argentina open the defense of their 2022 World Cup title Tuesday night in Kansas City with a Group J matchup with Algeria. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on FOX and streaming on-demand.