Algeria 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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Algeria will play three Group J matches at the 2026 World Cup: against Argentina on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 01:00 UTC in Kansas City, against Jordan on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 03:00 UTC in San Francisco, and against Austria on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 02:00 UTC in Kansas City.
All kickoff times are listed in UTC, so fans should convert to their local time zone. Algeria faces a challenging group that includes World Cup holders Argentina alongside Jordan and Austria.
Algeria's Complete Group J Schedule
Algeria's 2026 World Cup campaign begins with arguably their toughest test against defending champions Argentina. The North African side will then travel to the West Coast to face Jordan before returning to Kansas City for their final group match against Austria. The 11-day group stage period allows adequate rest between fixtures.
Fans planning to attend can track live scores and build their tournament bracket on Bola 2026. With two matches in Kansas City and one in San Francisco, Algeria's supporters on the West Coast will have multiple opportunities to see their team in action during this expanded 48-team World Cup format.
Frequently asked questions
When does Algeria play Argentina in the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria faces Argentina on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 01:00 UTC in Kansas City for their opening Group J fixture.
Where will Algeria play their 2026 World Cup group matches?
Algeria will play two matches in Kansas City (vs Argentina and Austria) and one match in San Francisco (vs Jordan).
What time zone are the Algeria 2026 World Cup kickoff times in?
All kickoff times are listed in UTC. Fans should convert these times to their local time zone for accurate viewing times.