Group Stage · Group J
About this match
In 1982, Algeria defeated West Germany in their opening match, but were eliminated by the infamous "Disgrace of Gijón." Now they face Messi's three-time champion Argentina, who are looking for a worthy farewell on American soil.
Where to watch
CazéTV
Head to Head
Head-to-head data not available
Match events
17'Goal: Lionel Messi (assist: Rodrigo De Paul)
45'Substitution: Nahuel Molina ↔ Gonzalo Montiel
55'Substitution: Nico González ↔ Thiago Almada
55'Substitution: Julián Álvarez ↔ Lautaro Martínez
60'Goal: Lionel Messi
64'Substitution: Houssem Aouar ↔ Hicham Boudaoui
64'Substitution: Mohamed Amoura ↔ Amine Gouiri
64'Substitution: Riyad Mahrez ↔ Anis Hadj Moussa
76'Goal: Lionel Messi (assist: Nico González)
80'Substitution: Nico Paz ↔ Lionel Messi
80'Substitution: Nicolás Otamendi ↔ Cristian Romero
81'Substitution: Adil Boulbina ↔ Nabil Bentaleb
82'Substitution: Ramiz Zerrouki ↔ Nabil Bentaleb
Statistics
Argentina
Argélia
47.8%Possession52.2%
10Shots7
6Shots on target1
2Corners2
3Offsides1
13Fouls8
0Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
0Saves3
504Accurate passes563
561Total passes609
Lineups
Argentina
(4-4-2)Starters
Substitutes
Algeria
(4-3-3)Starters
Substitutes
Referees
Szymon Marciniak