Before the match between Argentina and Algeria at the World Cup, in the center of New York there were serious incidents between the fans of the two national teams.
Videos from Times Square have surfaced on social media, showing Argentine and Algerian fans exchanging punches and kicks.
When it comes to the match itself, it will have a special meaning for the Argentine star Lionel Messi. For the captain of the current world champion, this will be the jubilee 200th appearance in the national jersey, and with him he is going to defend the world title won in Qatar.
On the other hand, Algeria is reappearing on the biggest football stage after a 12-year hiatus.
In addition to Argentina and Algeria, Austria and Jordan are also in Group J, that match is played at six in the morning, while Argentina and Algeria face each other at three in the morning.
Argentinians qui ont amorcé une bagarre contre les algériens à Time Square
Ces racistes ne savent tellement pas se tenir, vous aime tellement mes frères… 🇩🇿🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/1mygu9RFjf
— 𝔇𝔧𝔦𝔟𝔫𝔥𝔦𝔦𝔦𝔦𝔦𝔦𝔦𝔦𝔦𝔦 (@DjibinhoPvris_) June 16, 2026
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