Argentina vs Algeria Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data

GROUP J  ·  MATCH 19  ·  STATS

ARGENTINA

FIFA #1

21:00

ET  ·  16 JUN 2026

Kansas City Stadium
(Kansas City)

ALGERIA

FIFA #28

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The Argentina vs Algeria stats hub tracks Group J Match 19 at Kansas City Stadium, where the Argentina national football team meet the Algeria national football team. Argentina enter as defending champions and the latest FIFA No. 1 side, with stronger xG, possession, shot volume, and defensive numbers. Algeria bring a strong clean-sheet rate, Mahrez-led experience, and enough scoring form to make the opener more than a ranking mismatch.

The match kicks off at 21:00 ET on 16 June 2026, with FIFA listing the event for Kansas City Stadium. It sits in the World Cup 2026 Group J standings and fixtures race with Austria and Jordan. The game takes place at Kansas City Stadium, while the broader World Cup 2026 stats records tracker will connect it to tournament-wide xG, shots, possession, and player data once official feeds open.

Argentina vs Algeria Stats – Match Statistics Overview

Argentina hold the stronger pre-match statistical profile. Their public team averages show 1.74 xG, 2.5 goals, 13.8 shots, and 68% possession. Algeria are competitive in scoring and defending, but their xG and possession numbers sit lower.

The defensive comparison keeps the matchup interesting. Argentina concede only 0.3 goals per match in the current public sample. Algeria concede 0.4 and also show a 70% clean-sheet rate, so both teams arrive with strong prevention numbers.

Argentina vs Algeria Stats Snapshot

The snapshot uses verified pre-match team averages before FIFA publishes official live-event data. The available set covers xG, goals, shots, possession, fouls, clean sheets, and goals conceded. Cards, corners, pass totals, saves, and deeper player event data remain yet to be confirmed.

Attacking Stats Comparison

Argentina lead the attacking comparison through chance quality and repeat pressure. Their 1.74 xG and 13.8 shots per match show a team that creates without relying on one route. Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez give Scaloni several ways to attack the box.

Algeria are not a low-output side. Their 2.1 goals per match and 1.32 xG average show real threat, especially when Riyad Mahrez and Mohamed Amoura find transition space. The gap comes from Argentina’s higher shot volume and stronger finishing base.

Defensive Stats Comparison

Argentina’s defensive numbers are elite before kickoff. They concede 0.75 xG and 0.3 goals per match in the current tracked sample. That gives them a clear platform if they control territory early.

Algeria also defend at a strong level. Their 1.10 xG against and 0.4 goals conceded per match point to a stable block. The key difference is Argentina’s ability to pair that defensive base with higher possession and more shots.

Passing and Possession Analysis

Argentina’s 68% possession average gives them the clearest control marker in the matchup. They can slow the game, pull Algeria’s midfield apart, and keep Messi between the lines. Algeria’s 52% average still shows enough ball control to avoid pure survival mode.

Full passing data is not available from the official match feed yet. Pass totals, pass accuracy, key passes, long balls, and crossing accuracy stay yet to be confirmed. The strongest current read comes from possession, xG, shots, and defensive output.

Key Player Statistics

Player event data will update once FIFA opens the official match feed. Argentina’s card lists Messi, Álvarez, and Lautaro because they are named in the current squad source set and fit the attacking data profile. Algeria’s card lists Mahrez, Amoura, and Gouiri because they shape the main creative and scoring routes.

Argentina – Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi remains Argentina’s central creator and captain. FIFA’s squad coverage confirms his place in the 26-man group. Algeria must keep him away from the right half-space because one pass can turn Argentina’s possession edge into a clear chance.

Algeria – Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez leads Algeria’s attacking identity from the right side. FIFA’s Algeria squad coverage confirms him as the headline player in Petkovic’s group. His left foot gives Algeria their cleanest route to service, shots, and set-piece delivery.

Expected Goals Analysis

The xG comparison gives Argentina a 1.74 to 1.32 edge. That gap is not huge, but it matches the wider shot and possession profile. Argentina create more, shoot more, and concede fewer high-value chances.

Algeria’s path depends on efficiency. Their 17% conversion rate sits close to Argentina’s 18%, so they can punish loose defending. The question is whether they can create enough volume against the tournament’s top-ranked team.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Argentina vs Algeria stats profile starts with verified pre-match averages and will move to official live data once FIFA opens the match feed.

Argentina carry the stronger attacking, defensive, ranking, and possession profile.

Algeria still have enough efficiency, clean-sheet form, and Mahrez-led quality to make the opener a live tactical test.