Argentina 3–0 Algeria: World Cup 2026 Group J Match Report
Group Stage · Group J · Matchday 1
Argentina
3 – 0
Algeria
FINAL
Argentina claimed all three points by an emphatic 3-goal margin, a result that was expected given the pre-match ELO ratings. Argentina entered this fixture as favorites.
Pre-match win probabilities based on ELO ratings gave Argentina a 90% chance of winning versus 10% for Algeria.
Today's Matches & Predictions
Goalscorers
- Lionel Messi (Argentina)
ELO Rating Impact
This result has updated both teams' ELO ratings, which feed directly into the win probability model for future matches.
| Team | Pre-Match | Change | New ELO | Global Rank | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2150 | ±0 | 2150 | #1 | 3.0% |
| Algeria | 1770 | ±0 | 1770 | #26 | 2.0% |
ELO ratings updated using FIFA K-factor 60 with goal-difference multiplier. Changes reflect match result vs pre-match expectation.
Group J Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina ✓ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Jordan ✓ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 2 | Austria ✓ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
| 4 | Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
✓ = currently qualifying for Round of 32
Next Up
- Argentina vs Austria — 2026-06-22 (Dallas)
- Algeria vs Jordan — 2026-06-22 (Kansas City)
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